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WhatsApp working on alternate profile with separate photo and name for unknown contacts

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 1, 2023 17:46 IST

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A new feature is coming soon for Whatsapp users. With its help users can maintain their privacy. This upcoming feature is called Alternate Profile, which you can share with any stranger.
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With the help of Alternate Profile feature, Whatsapp users will be able to create extra profiles. Wabetainfo has said in the information that the instant messaging app is working on a new feature.
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Wabetainfo has named this feature as Alternate profile. With its help, users can create an extra profile and share it with strangers.
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Creating an alternate profile on Whatsapp will be a very easy task. Wabetainfo has shared screenshots to share details about this feature. It has an alternate profile option, with an edit button next to it.
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This upcoming feature of Whatsapp is still in development stage. So far it has not been updated even in beta version. However, Wabetainfo has shared screenshots to demonstrate this feature.
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In the screenshot shared by Wabetainfo, it is written that if you want to keep your photo limited, you can use alternate photo and name. It is not yet said whether there will be an option to change the bio.
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Wabetainfo said that they believe that with the help of this upcoming feature, users will be able to hide their original profile from strangers. If you want, you can put a short name, a different name or a different photo in the alternate profile.
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Disadvantages of the upcoming features of Whatsapp can also be seen. With its help, some people can throw dust in the eyes of others. Whatsapp is a very effective medium of communication and it is constantly bringing new features.
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