Meta-owned WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a host of new features aimed at improving user privacy. According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, a WhatsApp feature tracker, one of the key updates will be a new option called “Username and PIN.”
The new feature could allow users to replace their phone numbers with usernames, offering an additional layer of privacy. This change means that users can choose not to share their mobile numbers with everyone. WhatsApp It will offer three privacy settings: “Username”, “Phone Number” and “Username with PIN”.
By selecting the “Username” option, users can keep their phone numbers hidden and only show their username to others. However, it is important to note that existing contacts who already have your phone number will be able to see it. However, new contacts will only see your username in the profile section.
The third option, “Username with PIN”introduces a four-digit PIN that users can share with specific people. Only those who have this PIN will be able to connect with the user on WhatsApp. While this feature is designed to give users more control over their privacy, there is a potential downside. Contacts who already have your phone number can still send you messages, even if the PIN feature is turned on.
This feature, which is described as an opt-in tool, aims to empower users by giving them more control over who can initially contact them via WhatsApp. Currently, users of WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.18.2 can access and test this feature. However, users of stable Android will have to wait until the feature is rolled out in a future update.
Besides, WhatsApp The app is also expected to launch a feature that allows users to show their appreciation for status updates with a quick “Like” reaction. This feature, similar to Instagram story “Likes,” aims to make it easier for users to recognize and interact with content shared by their contacts.
WABetaInfo reports that the Like reaction feature is currently being tested with public beta users and has been in the works for a while. To like a status update, users can tap on the heart emoji icon located at the bottom left corner of the screen while viewing the update. This action will send a notification to the person who posted the status, letting them know that they received a Like. Additionally, users can see who liked their statuses by checking the standard view list.
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Posted: Aug 20, 2024, 03:10 pm IST
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