WhatsApp testing auto-blocking for message floods from unknown senders

WhatsApp is rolling out a handy update for beta users on Android that lets automatically block messages from unknown accounts, Report informs.

Right now, it's only available to beta testers who have got the latest WhatsApp beta version, 2.24.20.16, from the Play Store, according to WABetaInfo.

As per the feature's description, the main goal is to cut down on message spam from unknown accounts that send a ton of texts in a short period.

It gives users a way to protect themselves from unwanted messages, including potentially harmful content.