WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users share handles instead of phone numbers

Summary

WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature to over three billion users, allowing them to share a username instead of their phone number when connecting with new contacts. This privacy-enhancing update lets users reserve their preferred username through the mobile app (not web or desktop). The feature aims to reduce the need to expose personal phone numbers to strangers or acquaintances.

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