WhatsApp Calls Can Expose Your Location
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with over 550 million users in India alone. While it enables seamless messaging and audio/video calls, recent reports highlight digital scams occurring through WhatsApp. Despite the app’s robust security claims, it’s crucial to stay vigilant, as one mistake can lead to significant issues.
One major concern is that your location can be tracked during WhatsApp calls. Fortunately, you can tweak some settings on your phone to enhance your privacy and prevent this from happening.
Enabling “Protect IP Address in Calls”
WhatsApp offers a feature called “Protect IP Address in Calls” that makes it harder for others to track your location during a call. Here’s how to enable it:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Tap on the three dots at the top of the screen.
- Navigate to “Settings” and then find “Privacy.”
- In the “Advanced” section, tap on it.
- Enable the “Protect IP Address in Calls” option.
By following these steps, your IP address will be hidden from anyone you’re speaking with, ensuring your location remains private.
Upcoming Feature: Simplified Channel Joining
WhatsApp is testing a new feature to simplify joining channels on the app. This feature will soon be available for both Android and iOS users, aiming to improve channel functionality and growth.
Currently, joining a WhatsApp channel requires browsing through a list of channels, which can be cumbersome. The new feature introduces unique QR codes for each channel, akin to barcodes. Users can simply scan the code with their phone’s camera to be directed to the channel and join with a single click.
Conclusion: Enhance Your Privacy on WhatsApp
Ensuring your privacy on WhatsApp calls is essential. By enabling the “Protect IP Address in Calls” feature, you can safeguard your location from being tracked. Stay tuned for WhatsApp’s upcoming feature that simplifies channel joining, enhancing your overall user experience.
