WhatsApp is a very popular communicator that tries to come up with something new every now and then. This will please especially those who are concerned about privacy protection. WhatsApp has introduced a new privacy feature that lets you hide your IP address from anyone you call. Currently, calls are made over WhatsApp designed as a direct peer-to-peer connection between users. While this ensures the best possible voice quality, it means that connected devices reveal their IP addresses to each other.
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So what does the new update change? According to representatives WhatsAppThe new privacy setting works differently in that your calls (if you enable the feature) will be routed through servers WhatsAppThis will hide the IP address of the other party. "Most calls made through apps people use today have a peer-to-peer connection between the participants. This direct connection allows for faster data transfers and better call quality. But it also means that participants need to know their IP addresses so that data call packets can be delivered to the right device—which means that IP addresses are visible to both callers. IP addresses can contain information that some of our most privacy-conscious users are aware of. For example, it can reveal your approximate geographic location or your internet service provider. To address this issue, we’ve introduced a new feature on WhatsApp, which allows you to protect your IP address during calls. If this feature is enabled, all your calls will be routed through servers WhatsApp, which ensures that other participants in the call cannot see your IP address and subsequently cannot infer your general geographical location," reads the press release.
WhatsApp but adds that the above procedure may reduce call quality. To set up the new IP address protection feature, tap Settings ➝ Privacy. Then tap Advanced and turn on the switch next to Protect IP address during calls. However, you need to update the application. Personally, I don't have this feature available yet. So, the new feature will probably be rolled out gradually, like others.
Another tip and application for iPad nowhere, the boys in Meta are at it again. Turn on "safer" calls and you'll have worse call quality. The fact is that if the calls go through Meta's servers, I'm immediately calmer :D
Sure, that's bullshit, if it goes through the meta server it will be safer :D it will definitely include end to end encryption :D