Reports revealed that the WhatsApp chat application WhatsApp is preparing for a major change during the coming period, as it is working on setting the username as an alternative to sharing users ‘ phone numbers on the application.
According to media reports, the username feature appeared within the latest update of the application of the trial version of WhatsApp “WhatsApp beta” for Android phones and carries version No. 2.23.25.19.
The update shows the integration of the search function specifically for usernames, and the upcoming feature is planned to enable users to create distinctive usernames, allowing others to easily locate them within the application.
From this step, the WhatsApp application aims to eliminate the need to disclose personal phone numbers to communicate on WhatsApp, and replace them with the username.
The username feature provides an extra layer of privacy for WhatsApp users, especially for those who prefer not to reveal their personal phone numbers. The feature is still being tested and is expected to be unveiled in the coming period.
