The latest WhatsApp beta for Android update, version 2.23.10.7, is introducing a new privacy feature called “Silence Unknown Callers” that allows users to mute calls from unknown phone numbers. This feature aims to provide users with more control over their privacy and to avoid unwanted calls from unknown people. The toggle for this feature is located in WhatsApp Settings > Privacy, and it is currently rolling out to some beta testers, with more users expected to receive it in the coming days. This update follows a recent feature release for iOS that allows for the automatic playing of GIFs.
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