WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms worldwide. Although the app is mainly used for messaging, millions of people also use it for voice calls and video calls. However, it is important to note that voice and video calls through WhatsApp consume a larger portion of your mobile data compared to messaging. According to a statistical report, WhatsApp voice calls consume about 720 kilobytes per minute, which can lead to significant consumption during long calls. To assist you in such situations, WhatsApp offers a feature that can help reduce mobile data usage.
Here’s how to use this feature as reported by the Times of India:
**How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage for WhatsApp Calls on Android Smartphones:**
1. Open the WhatsApp application on your Android smartphone.
2. Tap on the "three dots" icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. From the menu, tap on Settings.
4. Tap on the "Storage and Data" option.
5. Turn on the switch next to "Use less data for calls."
**How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage for WhatsApp Calls on iPhones:**
1. Open the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the Settings option in the lower right corner of the screen.
3. From the menu, click on Storage and Data.
4. Under the Network section, turn on the switch next to "Use less data for calls."
Although video calls consume mobile data, WhatsApp currently does not have any feature to reduce mobile data usage during video calls. The company may add this feature in the future.
