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WhatsApp Tests Phone Number Privacy for Usernames
WhatsApp lets users control who sees their phone number via usernames on Android.
In brief
WhatsApp lets users control who sees their phone number via usernames on Android. WhatsApp users can now choose who sees their phone number when using usernames on Android. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
New Phone Number Privacy Feature
WhatsApp is working on new privacy settings to let users choose who can see their phone number when they have a username on Android.
Current Username Behavior
Usernames hide the phone number from people who do not have it saved by default.
New Privacy Controls
Users will be able to change phone number visibility by selecting from four options: Everyone, My contacts, My contacts except, and Nobody.
Default Setting
By default, WhatsApp sets this option to 'Nobody' when users have a username.
User Exceptions
Some users want to keep their phone number visible to contacts while using usernames.
Privacy Setting Changes
When users switch privacy settings, the app warns them that exceptions may be reset.
Future Availability
This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing on Android.
The essence
WhatsApp users can now choose who sees their phone number when using usernames on Android.
