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WhatsApp Opens Username Reservations: Key Details

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve unique usernames, moving beyond phone-number-only identification. The feature lets you choose a handle that others can use to message you without sharing your number. Usernames are first-come, first-served, and can be changed later.

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The move signals WhatsApp's push toward social-network-like identity, but privacy benefits depend on how well the company manages username discovery and spam.
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