Facebook's Secret Conversations Will Encrypt Both Audio And Video Calls

Facebook is reportedly leveling up its Secret Conversation feature. As such, the company’s about to add not only audio messages but also video calls for the privacy-focusing feature. A screenshot leaked recently from an experiment has shown that every call within the Secret Conversation will be end-to-end encrypted on any mobile devices you’re activating.

First launched in 2016, the Secret Conversations started to give users a way to keep their Messenger conversations behind closed doors, ensuring their words will be covered with a layer of privacy. The method Facebook uses for its new function is similar to which of another Facebook-owned platform, WhatsApp.

Just while ago, the tech giant also announced Facebook-wide plans that intend to attach its product line with end-to-end encryption, such as Instagram. Authorities have expressed their concerns over that move, citing that it’ll be harder for criminal investigations regarding a bunch of issues like terrorism and sexual exploitation when those culprits make use of Facebook’s services. Of course, Secret Conversation is an opt-in function.

For those who haven’t tried the feature yet, here’s how you can test it out. Open up your Messenger app > Click on the profile picture > Navigate to Secret Conversations then fire it up. If enabled, only you and a selected recipient are able to access your chat. In addition, you also can choose to set a time limit to make messages disappear after a period of time and set which device will be able to access them. Once it carries out the audio and video calls, your sessions will be well-protected as usual.