he Spam Telephone and calls from unknown numbers They represent one of the most common headaches for users, even for those who use WhatsApp.
To address this issue, the Meta-owned messaging app is developing one of its most ambitious security and privacy tools to date: A new smart call filter With real-time transcription.
As published by the specialized portal WABetaInfo After analyzing the beta update for Android 2.26.41.4, the platform plans to replace the current option to silence unknown calls. A panel with three independent configuration modes.
So far, the application Allows you to automatically mute any number That agenda was not preserved.
However, these strict measures can often cause users to miss emergency notices or calls from delivery people, doctors and emergency services who don’t have a second chance to identify themselves.
To fix this discrepancy, new settings section Three options will integrate.
The first option will be “Never”.Designed for those who prefer to disable filters and receive all voice notifications with sound, whether the contact is previously registered or not.
WhatsApp call filter feature.
Free Android
The second option would be to maintain the classic function Unknown calls are silent.
With this configuration enabled, The device will not ring for an unreserved numberHowever, the warning will continue to be displayed as a warning in both the pop-up notification and the call tab
The real revolution comes with the third approach, which introduces Automatic reply.
By selecting this mode, The application itself will respond to the user and will ask the caller out loud what the exact reason for their contact is before the phone rings.
Local and personal replication
When a stranger is talking, WhatsApp A copy will be created immediately Private on screen.
Thus, the recipient can Read the explanation in real time before deciding whether to take the call Or if you prefer to reject it altogether.
When it comes to privacy, Meta has opted out Fully local processing.
The audio signal will not be sent to an external server at any time, but will be processed within the device using downloadable language packs, ensuring end-to-end encryption.
This takes advantage of technological architecture Same learning technology The app already uses it to transcribe voice notes or translate messages into other languages
Additionally, it will allow each user Preselect the language Where you want to get the transcript on the screen
With this novelty, take WhatsApp A system similar to that of Apple Recently launched in the latest version of its iOS operating system.
The platform aims to bring the same fluid and secure experience to the Android ecosystem without breaking the messaging ecosystem.
Right now, the tool is in active development stage In the trial version of Google Play Store.
Its official and global deployment will be gradually made in future updates for all users of the application.
