WhatsApp: This amazing feature is coming to WhatsApp next year, users will be able to hide their phone numbers...

WhatsApp is launching its biggest and most talked-about feature yet next year. Starting in 2026, users will be able to chat or call anyone using only their username, hiding their phone number. This means that if you talk to someone new, you'll have the option to hide your mobile number. According to a report by WABetaInfo, Meta has been working on this new feature for a long time, and it will be fully rolled out by June next year. With this update, WhatsApp will offer a Telegram-like experience, where people can search for each other and start conversations using just their username.

Privacy will reach a new level
Many users complain that their mobile number is exposed when talking to strangers. WhatsApp's new feature will address this concern. Now, those who don't want to share their personal information will be able to stay completely safe using their username. This feature will also work for calling, meaning you'll be able to make calls without revealing your number to the other person, even during video or audio calls. This will prove extremely useful for those who are vigilant about their privacy.

According to reports, developing this feature was not easy for the WhatsApp team. The company had to secure it with end-to-end encryption so that users' chat and calling privacy would not be compromised. After months of hard work, engineers have developed a system that is both secure and easy to use.

When will the new feature arrive?
It is expected that this feature will launch in the first half of 2026 and will be fully rolled out worldwide by June. Initially, it will be offered as a test for a limited number of users, after which it will gradually become available to everyone. The company claims that this update will prove to be the biggest change in WhatsApp's history. In the future, users will experience a more secure and private chat and calling experience.

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