- WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users turn off their camera before accepting video calls.
- Right now, your front camera turns on automatically when you receive a video call, and you can only turn it off after answering.
- The feature was discovered in WhatsApp’s Android beta version 2.25.7.3.
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging app, is testing a new feature aimed at enhancing user privacy during video calls. For those who’ve ever felt the panic of answering a video call only to realize they’re not quite camera-ready, this update might just be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Currently, when you receive a video call on WhatsApp, your front camera automatically turns on, and there’s no way to accept the call without your camera being on. While this might not be a big deal for some, there are plenty of situations where you’d prefer to keep your camera off — whether you’re lounging in pajamas, multitasking, or simply not in the mood to be on screen. Right now, the only option is to accept the call and then scramble to turn off the camera. But that’s about to change.