New technical reports have stated that the application is working on a huge update, it seems.
More privacy
It revealed that the app, owned by Meta, is developing the ability to set a WhatsApp username instead of its number, according to WABetaInfo.
This update allows users to send messages to people without getting their phone numbers.
WhatsApp fans will also have the opportunity to add another layer of privacy to their accounts, as instead of relying solely on phone numbers to identify contacts, they will be able to choose a unique and easy-to-remember username without the number.
WABetaInfo discovered the new feature in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.11.15.
The site's statement also indicated that the feature is currently under development and is not yet visible, but it has a quick glimpse to share, along with a screenshot of the feature.
The screenshot shows an option to add a unique username on the profile page within the app's settings.
However, additional details about how the feature works remain unclear, other than that the feature allows users to contact companies privately by name, thus protecting their phone numbers.
He stressed that only time will provide more answers, with confidence that the feature will revolutionize the way we communicate on WhatsApp in the future.
positive comments
It is noteworthy that this news came shortly after WhatsApp launched the Edit button, which allows you to edit messages up to 15 minutes after they are sent.
After the statement, comments poured in on Twitter, from users of the green application, praising the idea.
One wrote: "Finally!!! It's time to read something like this so phone number can be hidden, honestly that's cool!"
Another said: "It's great to avoid having to reveal phone numbers to communicate with strangers!"
A third joked: "The battle to claim your WhatsApp username is about to begin!"