WhatsApp is developing a new tool that will allow identify the username call or send messages from unknown numbers, a function that seeks improve security and reduce the risk of receiving unwanted contacts. This feature recently appeared in beta versions of the app, indicating that global rollout could be closer.
According to reports detected in tests for iOS y Androidthe app will show the username associated with the unknown number, even if it is not saved in the device’s phonebook. This novelty comes as the platform moves towards an identification system based on “usernames”, a change that has been years in the making.
The function will allow you to see names associated with unsaved numbers
According to Digit, this will apply to both messages how to incoming callsoffering an extra layer of context before deciding whether to reply or block.
According to Business Standard, the feature is part of a broader set of privacy tools than WhatsApp has been testing, and that will allow interaction without having to share the phone number directly. This would also facilitate identify contacts in groups or shared chats without having to add them to the agenda.
The tool will depend on the privacy settings of each user
According to Gadgets360, the name display may vary depending on how each person configures their privacy options. If a user decide to hide basic information or limit it only to your contacts, the name might not appearor do it with restrictions. Even so, the intention is offer more clarity about who is trying to start a conversation.
For now, the function is remains in testing period and has no official release date. However, progress in beta versions suggests that it could reach users in a future global update.
WhatsApp moves towards a system based on usernames
According to Moneycontrolthe implementation of usernames represents one of the most significant changes to the app in recent years. While the tool is refined, the messaging platform continues to expand security-focused features, such as two-step verification, enhanced privacy control, and tools to detect suspicious contacts.
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