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WhatsApp to Launch Usernames for Private Chatting Without Phone Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames later this year, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers. The feature aims to enhance privacy by keeping numbers hidden from non-contacts. Users can reserve their usernames ahead of the launch.
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A useful privacy upgrade, but adoption depends on how seamlessly WhatsApp integrates usernames without disrupting existing contact workflows.
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