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WhatsApp Rolls Out Usernames to Protect Phone Number Privacy
WhatsApp announced global username reservations for its 3 billion users, allowing connections without sharing phone numbers. The optional feature starts rolling out today. It aims to enhance privacy by decoupling identity from phone numbers.
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A long-overdue privacy feature that reduces friction for users but may complicate spam moderation and law enforcement requests.
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