Some people started noticing signs last year that WhatsApp would give the option to add a username. However, little has been known about this new feature, but apparently it is something that is still being planned.
The WABetaInfo website says that the WhatsApp is still developing this feature, which will allow users to share this specific name instead of their cell phone number. All in the name of more security and privacy.
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Reportedly, the ability to add a username is already present in the latest beta version of WhatsApp, which indicates that the launch appears to be getting closer.
