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.

WhatsApp is one of the best instant messaging apps for keeping in touch with your friends and family, but it does have its fair share of issues. Like, when you get a video call on WhatsApp, the app automatically opens your front camera, meaning there is no way to pick up the call without the camera being on.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets you accept a video call without turning on your camera, according to a report by Android Authority.

The latest WhatsApp beta shows the company is working on a couple of new features that will make video calls more interactive.

Android Authority spotted that the latest WhatsApp Android beta now lets you raise your hand or send emoji reactions during a video call. Similar to a video call in Google Meet, the WhatsApp beta only presents a handful of options,

A hidden feature in the latest beta version of WhatsApp suggests users will soon be able to turn off video before accepting calls.

The upcoming feature, discovered in the WhatsApp beta version, will display a "Turn off your video" option during incoming video calls, allowing users to avoid automatic camera activation. The feature isn't available to try out yet,