WhatsApp is in the process of introducing an additional security layer to bolster user privacy during app calls. This new feature, aptly named ‘Protect IP Address in Calls,’ shields your location and ensures that eavesdropping by malicious entities is prevented. Initially uncovered by WABetaInfo, this option is currently accessible on the latest WhatsApp beta versions for Android and iOS. It operates by rerouting your calls through WhatsApp servers.
Although the toggle does mention a potential slight decrease in call quality, it doesn’t provide further specifics. To enable this feature, navigate to a new ‘Advanced’ sub-section located within the ‘Privacy’ settings. Importantly, even with this feature enabled, WhatsApp assures that all calls will remain protected via end-to-end encryption, rendering your conversations inaccessible to anyone, including WhatsApp itself.
At present, the toggle may only be visible to specific users utilizing the beta version of the app. However, the company intends to make it accessible to all users in the future. WhatsApp has yet to confirm the exact release date for the toggle on the stable version.
In recent months, WhatsApp developers have been actively developing additional features, such as a ‘Secret Code’ for secured chats and a toggle that allows users to disable instant video message shortcuts in chats. Additionally, the messaging app introduced a Channels feature akin to Telegram, permitting users to follow their favorite influencers, celebrities, and individuals of interest.
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