WhatsApp tests new features; Replace phone numbers with usernames: What it means for users?

Meta-owned WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a series of new features aimed at enhancing user privacy. According to a recent report from WABetaInfo, a WhatsApp features tracker, one of the key updates will be a new option called “Username and PIN.”

The new feature could allow users to substitute their phone numbers with usernames, providing an added layer of privacy. This change means that users can choose not to share their mobile numbers with everyone. WhatsApp will offer three privacy settings: “Username,” “Phone number,” and “Username with PIN.”