Share itThe world's most used messaging app and owner of Meta is testing a new feature that will allow users to create Username Connect with others without sharing phone numbers. This innovation is currently being developed for the web version of the app Improve privacy and profile customization.
Reported by WABetaInfoA site specializing in previews of WhatsApp features, this feature still no Available, not even for beta testers. The main goal is to provide additional security for personal data, allowing users to communicate more securely.
How will the new feature work?
Users can choose A unique username This will act as an alternative identifier for the phone number. This will allow you to contact new acquaintances on WhatsApp using a username without the need to share your number.
Only users who know your username can contact you.
It is important to underline that this new feature will not completely replace the current system: people who know your phone number will be able to contact you as usual. Username will indicate later An additional method to communicateEspecially useful in situations where you don't want to share your number.
Time and other news soon
Currently there is no exact information available on the release date of this feature. WABetaInfo notes that since it is still in the development phase, it cannot provide details on a release timeline or availability in future versions of the app.
At the same time, WhatsApp is working on other interesting innovations Animated Emojis And file sharing feature “”Nearby people“. These updates demonstrate Meta's ongoing commitment to improving the user experience on the popular messaging platform.
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