WhatsApp now allows you to hide your IP address during calls
For added security, WhatsApp now allows you to hide your IP address during calls You can also route calls through WhatsApp's servers, but the company notes that doing so may have a slight impact on audio quality. Calls on WhatsApp are now (optionally) even more secure for users who value the app's privacy the most. As explained in this blog post, WhatsApp has added a new "Protect your IP address during calls" switch to settings that protects your IP from the people on the other end of your calls. When enabled, calls will be routed through Meta/WhatsApp servers, hiding your real IP address. “Most calling products in use today feature peer-to-peer connectivity between participants. This direct connection allows for faster data transfer and improved call quality, but participants also It also means we need to know your IP address,” WhatsApp’s Daniel Sommerman, Sebastian Messmer and Ataullah Baig wrote in a post. "IP addresses may contain information that some of