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WhatsApp made it easier to ignore spam calls.

Android users will now see more information about non-contact callers, such as what country the number is from and if you have groups in common. Starting today, WhatsApp also lets you add full passwords to two-factor verification, and multiple passkeys to Android and iOS devices.

An illustration showing screenshots of the new WhatsApp security features.
More than 1 billion people have set up a passkey to log into the app, according to WhatsApp.
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