WhatsApp launches a tool to stop spam on the lock screen.WhatsApp's block feature
Additionally, the Meta-owned app gets ready to include cross-platform texting.
A useful new feature that allows users to reject spam messages directly from their phone's lock screen has been released by Meta-owned WhatsApp. This action attempts to give people greater control over their messaging experience and is a response to the persistent issue of spam overflowing users' inboxes.
Users of WhatsApp have been inundated with unsolicited content, such as advertisements and frauds, through spam messages, which have been a major pain. WhatsApp promises to improve user security and privacy while reducing the burden of communicating with this new feature.
This is how it operates.
Now, you may choose to ban spam messages by long-pressing on them when they appear on your lock screen.
Now, you may view alternatives by long-pressing on it without unlocking your phone or opening the app, including blocking the sender immediately. You're even encouraged by WhatsApp to report the bothersome sender.
Additionally, WhatsApp alerts you to unknown numbers by giving you the option to report, ban, or add them. Additionally, you may select whom to block by going to Settings > Privacy > Blocked contacts > Add if you'd like to be more proactive about blocking.
