2024-04-15 22:24:02
New updates for WhatsApp sometimes bring more, sometimes less exciting things. However, a data protection function is now being introduced that you should definitely activate.
More data protection on WhatsApp? That works. At least for a certain group of beta testers of the iOS version, according to “Chip”. Before the new update is rolled out to all users, it must be tested thoroughly. This is a new data protection function that “WA Beta Info” also presents on its X account.
This means that they can Link preview be deactivated. Optimal, because third-party providers no longer have access to the IP address of the respective user who wants to share a link with their contacts.
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No more previews for links, third-party providers take a look
The new data protection function is included in the iOS beta version 24.7.10.76 and for selected WhatsApp users available. Once the new feature has been activated, WhatsApp will no longer show previews for links that are shared.
If the feature is not activated, links might still be sent with previews. The feature is intended to improve privacy for users by giving them more control over whether links sent in their chats are automatically previewed. If this is the case, third party websites might do this Interactions track.
Link previews often include Metadata such as IP addresses, which may come from third-party websites to track users’ online activities. If you don’t want that or want to prevent it, you can finally decide voluntarily and make your own decision, at least in the beta version privacy protect better.
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