WhatsApp is getting ready to release a new update for beta users on Google Play, which will bring the version to 2.24.18.2. The main highlight of this update is the introduction of a feature that enables users to create custom usernames with PIN support, aiming to enhance privacy and security within the app.
What alterations occur to the user name and PIN?
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that enables users to create a distinctive username for communication within the app, providing an alternative to using phone numbers and enhancing privacy by avoiding direct sharing of personal information.
WhatsApp is working on a new PIN feature for usernames to add an extra level of security. This PIN, with a minimum of four digits, will be required for initial contact with other users, reducing unwanted messages and allowing only authorized users to initiate conversations.
Enhanced authority and confidentiality
WhatsApp’s PIN feature is designed to empower users by allowing them to decide who can contact them first. Existing contacts will still have access to your phone number, but you can choose to use a username for future communication to maintain your privacy. It’s important to note that the PIN is optional and not required for ongoing conversations.
When will it happen?
This feature that allows usernames to be supported by a PIN is currently being worked on and will be included in a forthcoming update, with no specific release date yet.
Information comes from WBI.
