According to information provided by the WABetaInfo website and confirmed by the TechCrunch website, WhatsApp users will soon be able to use usernames instead of phone numbers.
The two sites found rumors spread by Beta testers of the messaging application, who were able to track the novelty in their tests.
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However, it is not yet known when or how WhatsApp will release the modification, which has been requested for years by millions of users around the world.
Currently, anyone can see the other's phone number when accessing a conversation through the app.
With the change, users will most likely have the option to hide their numbers, leaving only their usernames visible, as already happens on Telegram.
WhatsApp has been working to improve the privacy of its users. As an example of this, an update was recently released that allows users to create groups to store private conversations, which can only be opened with a password or biometrics.
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