WhatsApp is committed to staying ahead of the competition in the ever-evolving world of messaging apps, and it’s now working on a new feature that could set it apart.
Meta’s development team, which manages WhatsApp, is currently in the process of creating an “alternate profile” feature that will allow users to establish a secondary profile picture and account name.
Currently, WhatsApp users have a few options to control the visibility of their profile picture, including “Everyone,” “My contacts,” “Nobody,” and “My contacts except.” The last option enables users to select specific contacts who should not have access to their profile picture. However, those contacts end up with a generic gray shadow, which may not be the ideal representation for everyone.
WhatsApp’s upcoming alternate profile feature aims to address this issue, particularly for users who prefer to maintain a clear distinction between their personal and professional lives. With this feature, users will have the ability to seamlessly switch between profiles for different aspects of their lives, eliminating the need for workarounds like app cloning or maintaining a secondary smartphone solely for another WhatsApp account.
While this feature is undoubtedly exciting, it’s important to note that it is still in the development stage, and there is no official release date yet. According to reports from WABetaInfo, the alternate profile feature was detected in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.23.24.4, but it was made available only to select users. This means it might be a while before the general user base gets the opportunity to try out this feature.
WhatsApp’s commitment to innovation and user experience enhancements remains evident as they work on introducing this unique alternate profile feature. As the development progresses, users can anticipate a more versatile and user-friendly WhatsApp experience that caters to their varying needs and preferences.
