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WhatsApp Opens Username Reservations for 3 Billion Users
WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve unique usernames, enhancing privacy by enabling communication without sharing phone numbers. The feature is rolling out globally to its 3 billion users. Users can claim handles through the app's settings to avoid losing preferred names.
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While usernames improve privacy, the real test will be whether WhatsApp can prevent squatting and abuse of the new system.
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WhatsApp just opened username reservations for three billion people — here’s how to claim your handle before it's taken →
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