WhatsApp: WhatsApp users are in for a treat, they won't even have to provide their number, yet they'll still be able to call..

WhatsApp has been adding new features to its messaging platform for quite some time. Recently, the company revamped the app's interface, and now it's being rumored that WhatsApp on iPhones may soon feature a liquid glass design. The company has also been planning to add support for usernames to the platform for quite some time.

Recent reports also indicate that users will soon be able to call someone by searching for a username. Yes, soon, there will be no need to exchange phone numbers on the messaging platform. You will be able to text and call another user without a number. This functionality is already available on the Signal app. Let's explore it in detail...

How will this new feature work?
In fact, feature tracker WABetaInfo discovered code in a recent beta release of WhatsApp for iOS and Android that reveals a new way for users to search and call on the messaging platform. This suggests that WhatsApp will soon allow users to call someone by searching for their username.

This means you'll be able to make calls without a phone number. However, this functionality is still in development, meaning you won't be able to try it right now, even if you're a beta tester and have the latest testing version.

Profiles will also be visible through search.
WABetaInfo reports that the messaging platform will eventually allow users to search for a person's username through the search bar in the Calls tab on WhatsApp. If a match is found, you'll be able to make a voice or video call. Furthermore, depending on privacy settings, the caller can also see the profile picture of the person they're trying to call.

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