WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
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WhatsApp has begun global reservations for usernames to let users connect without sharing phone numbers, offering username keys for additional protection and options to claim Instagram/Facebook handles; the feature is positioned as a privacy measure with rolling rollout and reserved names for businesses and public figures.
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