WhatsApp is testing a safety tool for Android users that allows them to view messages from unknown numbers without alerting the sender.
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Safety tool
The app will now show a new screen, called 'Safety tools' when you receive a message from an unknown number for the first time.
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Feature
The tool will offer two options: to block or report the sender. The sender cannot see if you have read the message or not, even if the "read receipts" option is enabled.
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Tips
The tool will also provide tips for safe messaging on WhatsApp, such as suggesting users to check the profile name and country code of the unknown phone number.
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Accessibility
The feature is being released to beta users as part of the Android beta update, carrying version number 2.23.16.6. We will have to wait until it gets a wider rollout.