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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by swah on Monday January 05, 2026 @11:20AM (#46500641)
(3rd world) problem: most people think calling is pressing the phone button inside Whatsapp.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by ivanjermakov on Monday January 05, 2026 @11:54AM (#46501274)
At least on iOS, internet call is treated basically the same as cellular, showing a splash caller screen and ringing if not on silent. This means that it's trivial to setup phone in such a way that no notification gets through but calls do, even with sound.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by Zak on Monday January 05, 2026 @12:15PM (#46501609)
This is also true on Android.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by rohandhruva on Monday January 05, 2026 @12:26PM (#46501773)
The point being made above is that if data is turned off, you can no longer receive calls made over WhatsApp.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by shrubby on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @02:16AM (#46509576)
Yup.

My intention is to intentionally block whatsapp calls.

And to use the oldskool telephone for emergencies.

I could have communicated it more clearly.

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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by swah on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @06:54AM (#46511235)
Yes, I was not clear too - what I mean is that my family won't be able to get in touch.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by Tom1380 on Monday January 05, 2026 @06:56PM (#46506953)
The same in Switzerland and it's not 3rd world
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