US EditionWhatsApp Will Soon Crack Down on Spam by Limiting Messages in New Chats: Report
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Nuremberg - The Messenger service WhatsApp apparently plans to introduce a new function. The number of messages is expected to be limited in the future. Thus, the company wants to protect its users.
WhatsApp has not announced the exact limit yet, as it is currently testing different limits.
WhatsApp Will Soon Crack Down on Spam by Limiting Messages in New Chats: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on the option to let users limit sending messages in new chats without replies. The feature has been spotted on the WhatsApp for Android beta 2.25.31.5 version, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme. It will reportedly be available to both individuals and businesses.
WhatsApp actually introduces a limit for messages, not to restrict you, but to help you against spam.
With a further innovation, WhatsApp aims to prevent users of too many messages from being "texted". There is a very simple mechanism, but it promises effectiveness. There is now a limit for messages that remain unresponsive. In the future, both private users and companies may only send a limited number of messages per month to unknown contacts – i.e. to recipients who do not respond. The aim is to slow down mass dispatchers and automated spammer…
WhatsApp is planning to limit messages if they remain unresponsive, which is supposed to contain unwanted advertising messages.
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