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WhatsApp Lets Users Reserve Usernames, Up to 40 Characters
WhatsApp now allows users to reserve unique usernames between 3 and 40 characters. The feature aims to simplify connecting without sharing phone numbers. It rolls out globally starting today.
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A small but meaningful privacy upgrade, though adoption depends on how seamlessly WhatsApp integrates it into its core messaging experience.
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