WhatsApp to release block unknown messages feature along with ‘likes reaction’ soon

tech.hindustantimes.com:

Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing two new features and may release them very soon for Android smartphone users. The new features are block messages from unknown contacts and the ability to like reactions. 

Block messages from unknown users feature

Given its wide reach and popularity among users, WhatsApp is prone to attack by cyber criminals who may spam the users by sending unwanted messages. 

WhatsApp is on its way to release a new feature that would allow users to block messages received from unknown contacts. As the function suggests, the name of the feature is  “Block messages from unknown senders” and it blocks the messages from unsaved contacts.

Also Read: GoPro fires 15% of its employees to reduce operating costs - Details

According to the information provided by  WABetaInfo, this new feature  is still in the testing phase. It does not block every unknown sender but only those senders whose messages surpass a certain limit. This feature has been discovered on the  beta for Android version 2.24.17.24 on WhatsApp. 

After starting the feature, all the messages sent by unknown contacts that exceed a certain threshold will be automatically blocked.  

Also Read: These iPhone users can play Fortnite again after 2020 ban—Here's how

WhatsApp already features tools for alerting users against threats and spam messages. The new feature takes a step ahead in protecting users against potential security breaches. It is designed to safeguard users against cyber attacks such as phishing, scams and any other type of unsafe activity that might pose a threat to their sensitive information and the security of their device. 

The details about the release of this feature are uncertain. Presently, the feature is undergoing testing and available to a select number of users. 

Also Read: WhatsApp rolling out new sticker tools for these users: Here's what users will get

Apart from this,  WABetaInfo also reported that WhatsApp is developing a new quick reaction feature that will allow users to