WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp introduces usernames to protect user phone numbers
📍 How it ended
WhatsApp began offering usernames to allow users to chat without swapping phone numbers. This feature was introduced to help keep phone numbers private.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to create usernames, enabling them to chat with others without sharing their phone numbers. Coverage from The Times of Israel, Meta Store, BBC, and The Hacker News emphasizes that this feature aims to enhance user privacy.
The feature is expected to be available for users to reserve their desired usernames.
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Coverage (4)
- WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames The Times of Israel · 53d ago
- It’s Time to Reserve Your WhatsApp Username Meta Store · 53d ago
- WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers BBC · 53d ago
- WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private The Hacker News · 53d ago broke it first
Answered
What is WhatsApp's new feature?
Usernames to help keep phone numbers private
Why is WhatsApp introducing usernames?
To let people chat without swapping phone numbers
Where can users reserve their WhatsApp username?
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