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WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Enhanced Privacy

WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature allowing users to create unique usernames, enabling them to chat without sharing their phone numbers. This update aims to boost user privacy and is expected to begin rolling out soon.

29 Jun, 16:00 — 29 Jun, 19:18
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BBCHigh5h ago

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

WhatsApp to let users reserve usernames ahead of feature rollout; phone numbers can stay private

WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve usernames before the feature launches globally later this year. The update let's users chat without phone numbers.

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indian-expressMostly Factual5h ago

WhatsApp begins username reservations, chat without sharing your phone number soon

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

WhatsApp To Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers Soon

The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday.

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Daily NationMostly Factual3h ago

Coming soon: WhatsApp usernames to let people chat without revealing phone number

WhatsApp described the introduction of usernames as a privacy feature.

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Daily SabahMixed5h ago

WhatsApp to let users connect with usernames instead of phone numbers

WhatsApp will soon allow users to create and share unique usernames instead of exposing their phone numbers, the messaging platform announced Monday, introducing a long-awaited pri...

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

WhatsApp to begin offering usernames

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This update enhances privacy and will be available globally soo Read More: https://punchng.com/whatsapp-to-begin-offering-usernames/

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

By Juliet Umeh Meta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to initiate conversations without revealing their phone numbers, in a move aimed at enhancing privacy and giving users greater control over their personal information. The platform on Monday, June 29, began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the […] The post Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Urowayino Jeremiah

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