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TECHNOLOGYJun 29 · 16:09 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS[email protected] (The Hacker News)

WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private

WhatsApp announced global reservations for usernames to enhance user privacy by allowing connections through usernames instead of sharing phone numbers. The optional feature aims to protect the privacy of over three billion users and will begin rolling out today.

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