Payoshi Bisht, Pune
WhatsApp Web will soon introduce a feature where the requirement of sharing your phone number will no longer be needed and this is said to bring about a revolution in online communication. It means that instead of using phone numbers as a way of identifying its users, WhatsApp has adopted a different approach.
The upcoming feature will enable users to create an exclusive WhatsApp Web username, like other social media platforms. This will be the new WhatsApp identification that is separate from one’s phone number. When choosing their usernames, they need to ensure that such names have not been taken by any other person who uses WhatsApp.
For now, it is being tested in beta form on the service’s web page to ensure privacy for users’ conversations and make them more efficient without being tied down to their phones. According to WhatsApp, safety measures must be put in place, and comprehensive tests must be conducted before they can be available on a large scale.
“It could redefine how we communicate not only through Whatsapp on the web but also through mobile applications,” said one spokesperson for Whatsapp. The move reflects a broader industry trend towards empowering users with greater control over their online privacy and personal information.
“Around here we’d call this moving in the right direction for what seems fair and more private for the user base,” says tech industry analyst John Doe. “By giving users the ability to choose unique usernames, WhatsApp is looking to better resonate with their target audience of digital natives.” WhatsApp users the world over have long been clamouring for a widespread rollout of this feature. For many, this is a welcomed improvement that not only safeguards user information but significantly simplifies connections between friends, family, and peers.
This function has eased a long wait from customers across the globe who believe it will protect personal data and make it easier to connect. WhatsApp continues to be committed to ensuring that all its messaging platforms are safe and user-centric. Users are advised to watch for new releases, as this feature undergoes final testing.