WABetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp is planning to roll out an update which will replace phone numbers with usernames in the chat list. The new feature will allow users to see the username instead of the phone number when receiving messages from unknown numbers. According to the latest WhatsApp Beta version 2.22.25.10, the push name will be visible in the chat list, making it easier for users to identify messages from unknown contacts.
The phone number will be placed in a secondary position within the chat bubble and chat list for unsaved contacts, prioritizing push names to help users identify contacts quickly in group chats and from unknown numbers. The feature was previously introduced in December last year for group chats, but now it will also be available for individual chats. This update will simplify the process of identifying messengers without having to save their contact on the device.Usernames will also provide an added layer of security by reducing the risk of identity theft or hacking.
In addition to the new feature that replaces phone numbers with usernames in the chat list, WhatsApp has several other upcoming features in the works. One of these features includes the addition of profile icons within group chats, making it easier to identify individual members of the group. Furthermore, 21 new emojis will be introduced in the charts, expanding the range of emojis available to users.
Another significant feature that WhatsApp is testing is giving more control to group admins in managing the members that can join a group through a WhatsApp link. This feature will enable admins to restrict the users that can join the group, making it easier to manage and control the group's membership effectively.
With these upcoming features, WhatsApp continues to improve its user experience by offering more convenience, control, and personalization options to its users.
The phone number will be placed in a secondary position within the chat bubble and chat list for unsaved contacts, prioritizing push names to help users identify contacts quickly in group chats and from unknown numbers. The feature was previously introduced in December last year for group chats, but now it will also be available for individual chats. This update will simplify the process of identifying messengers without having to save their contact on the device.Usernames will also provide an added layer of security by reducing the risk of identity theft or hacking.
In addition to the new feature that replaces phone numbers with usernames in the chat list, WhatsApp has several other upcoming features in the works. One of these features includes the addition of profile icons within group chats, making it easier to identify individual members of the group. Furthermore, 21 new emojis will be introduced in the charts, expanding the range of emojis available to users.
Another significant feature that WhatsApp is testing is giving more control to group admins in managing the members that can join a group through a WhatsApp link. This feature will enable admins to restrict the users that can join the group, making it easier to manage and control the group's membership effectively.
With these upcoming features, WhatsApp continues to improve its user experience by offering more convenience, control, and personalization options to its users.