Modifications to the instant messaging platform do not cease WhatsApp. The aforementioned application belonging to Meta will eliminate the “States” tab and replace it with “Updates”; In addition, it was revealed that the main interface will also change in the version for Android users, since it will now look similar to the iOS version.
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However, the Meta service has surprised everyone because it will no longer be necessary to add someone or ask for their phone number to start a conversation, how is it possible? according to the information disseminated by the technological portal wabetainfo, now you are going to chat with your friends, family or co-workers through a unique “username” that you are going to create for yourself.
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It is presumed that the objective of the “username” function, still in the development stage, is to reinforce security and privacy in WhatsApp groups that add you suddenly, since many times you do not have all the participants added when you include these types of conversations, so unknown members could easily get your number. It is also said that the measure will serve to prevent spam from companies that want to offer you their products or services.
So you can chat with someone on WhatsApp without knowing their cell phone number
- Remember that this is a feature under development and will be tested first in the WhatsApp Beta for Android, the same one that we will also teach you how to obtain.
- Remember that the tool is not visible at the moment, but there are some details.
- It is estimated that it will arrive in a future update, so prepare the beta program so that you can try it before everyone else.
- Open WhatsApp Beta.
- Now, press the three dots icon > “Settings” > Press your profile picture.
- The next step is to tap on the section that says “Username in WhatsApp”.
- Finally, hit the pencil icon and create a unique name, which can contain letters, numbers, and symbols.
- This kind of ID is similar to that of Instagram or Twitter, for example.
- At the moment it is not known if after creating it your number will be hidden from the groups, apparently it will be another additional configuration.
- When you speak in person with someone and want to maintain contact with him, her or a company, it is your choice to offer your phone number or “username”, with the latter you can also communicate without problems.
How to download WhatsApp Beta for Android?
- Enter the Android Google Play Store and search for the application WhatsApp.
- Press on the first app that appears and scroll down.
- Find and tap the “Become a beta tester” option. If you don’t see it then access this link to go directly.
- Then, press the “Become a verifier” button.
- Accept the conditions and you will have to wait a bit for you to start downloading WhatsApp Beta.