WhatsApp Rolls Out ‘Message Requests’ for Better Privacy
WhatsApp is stepping up its privacy game. The popular messaging app is reportedly testing a new feature that will let users filter chats from unknown contacts into a dedicated ‘Message Requests’ folder. If this sounds familiar, that’s because Instagram users already enjoy a similar system, which keeps random DMs at bay. 
How Will It Work?
When someone not in your contact list sends you a message, it won’t clutter your main chat screen anymore. Instead, you’ll find it neatly tucked away in the new ‘Message Requests’ section. You can review, accept, or ignore these chats at your convenience. This feature aims to make managing unwanted messages a breeze and stops unknown senders from invading your main inbox.
Honestly, it’s about time! If you’ve ever gotten a “Hi, I have a business proposal for you” from a random number, you know how annoying that can be. Now, you can keep the main chat screen for real conversations and let the message requests folder handle the rest.
WhatsApp’s new feature will give users more control over who can reach them directly, boosting privacy and peace of mind. We can’t wait to see how this changes the way we manage our chats!
