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Topic: messaging

The WhatsApp app icon on a smartphone screen

Tuesday, 6/30, 12:44 AM

WhatsApp Adds Usernames So You Can Chat Without Sharing Your Number

WhatsApp is rolling out optional usernames, letting you be reached by a handle instead of your phone number — and you can reserve yours now.
It's a meaningful privacy shift for the world's most-used messaging app, bringing it in line with Signal, Telegram and Instagram.

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