WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has announced a new privacy feature that allows users to hide their location during calls. This feature, dubbed “Protect IP Address in Calls,” is currently rolling out to Android and iOS users.
When you make calls on WhatsApp, normally your device’s IP address is visible to the person you’re talking to. This might reveal information like your location. But now, WhatsApp has a new feature that hides your IP address during calls. So, your calls go through WhatsApp’s servers, keeping your IP address private. This adds an extra layer of privacy.
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Meta explains that with this feature enabled, all your calls will be relayed through WhatsApp’s servers. It will ensure that the other parties in the call cannot see your IP address. This will also make it hard to detect your general geographical location.
What does it mean?
When you make a WhatsApp call, your IP address is shared with the other party. This IP address can be used to determine your approximate location. The new “Protect IP Address in Calls” feature prevents this by routing your call through WhatsApp’s servers. This means that the other party will not be able to see your IP address and therefore will not be able to determine your location.
Why is it important?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to hide your location during a WhatsApp call. For example, you might be concerned about your privacy and security. You might also be in a situation where you don’t want the other party to know where you are, such as if you’re at a sensitive location or if you’re trying to avoid someone.
How to use it?
To use the new “Protect IP Address in Calls” feature, simply go to Settings > Privacy > Advanced and toggle the switch on next to “Protect IP Address in Calls.” Once enabled, this feature will apply to all of your WhatsApp calls.
An important point to keep in mind is that enabling the “Protect IP Address in Calls” feature can impact your call quality. This is because your call will be routed through WhatsApp’s servers, which can add latency.
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