WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has been consistently rolling out updates recently with the aim of improving user experience and security. In its latest development, WhatsApp is working on introducing a new profile update feature, as reported by WABetaInfo. This feature will allow users to choose their own unique username.
This new addition brings WhatsApp closer to the communication style observed on Instagram, another app owned by Meta. While the specific details of how usernames will function on WhatsApp remain unclear, it has the potential to revolutionize how people connect with each other on the platform. Instead of relying on the exchange of personal phone numbers or QR codes to initiate a conversation, users may be able to connect simply by using their chosen username. Notably, conversations initiated through usernames will still benefit from WhatsApp’s robust end-to-end encryption, ensuring privacy and security.
This recent announcement follows the introduction of another highly anticipated feature: message editing. With this update, WhatsApp users now have the ability to modify a sent message within a 15-minute timeframe. However, it is important to note that an “edited” label will accompany the message, indicating that it has been changed after being sent.
Furthermore, in May, the messaging application introduced “Chat Lock,” a tool that allows users to secure specific one-on-one or group chats by requiring a password or biometric scan. This feature also prevents message previews from appearing as notifications.
While the exact release date and confirmation of the username feature are still pending, it is expected that WhatsApp will initially offer it to beta users before rolling it out to all devices
