Soon, it will no longer be necessary to share your phone number for someone to add you as a contact on Facebook WhatsApp – At least that’s what the latest messaging leaks indicate, which could be very close to a single new app username system (Usernames) like those on other social networks.
This novelty, still under development, was The staff noticed it WABetaInfo In the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android (2.23.11.15) and can be found in the application settings. As you can see in the image below, the messenger asks the person to choose a unique username that can be used to identify them within the platform.
Although it has been found in the beta version of WhatsApp, the new one is not available to registered users of the messenger test program, and it cannot be viewed normally. However, once it is released, it is expected to increase privacy on the platform.
Since the feature is still in development, it is not yet known when it will be released (at once or in an exact manner) and even who will have priority when choosing your username. For now, the only thing is WABetaInfo Was able to confirm is that the conversations started through Usernames It will also have end-to-end encryption.
Transparent bottom band
Another novelty under development by WhatsApp is a new transparent bottom bar for the application on iOS. As you can see below, the section where the Status, Calls, Forums, Chats and Settings tabs can be found appears with a transparent effect.
also noticed before WABetaInfo0.76 of the messenger on TestFlight, and since it is still under development, it cannot be noticed even if the user has the latest version of the app installed on his iPhone.
According to the information, expectations indicate that this new look will be released in some future versions of WhatsApp to make your application more modern and compatible with the current iOS interface. However, there is no date for that.
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