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WhatsApp to Roll Out Usernames, Letting Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers
WhatsApp will introduce usernames later this year, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. Users can reserve their preferred username starting this week. The feature aims to enhance privacy and reduce spam on the platform.
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This is a meaningful privacy upgrade for WhatsApp's billions of users, but its impact depends on how seamlessly it integrates with existing contacts and group chats.
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