WHATSAPP IS GEARING UP TO UNVEIL NEW FEATURE - NO MORE PHONE NUMBER
SOURCE: Channel WhatsApp is actively working on a feature that would allow users to transition from relying primarily on phone numbers to using unique usernames for connecting, chatting, and sharing contacts. This update aims to boost privacy by letting people message others without revealing their phone number—similar to features already available on apps like Signal and Telegram . Important Information about the Feature How It Operates: U sers can create a personalized username (with security and uniqueness guidelines, such as not using special characters in some situations) and choose to combine it with a four-digit PIN for extra security. Among the privacy settings are " Username only ," " Phone number ," and " Username with PIN ." You can still be contacted by current contacts using your phone number, but new contacts can use your username. Benefits include lowering spam, safeguarding against unsanctioned contacts, and making it easier to share ide...