Alice Newton-Rex

WhatsApp will introduce a username feature allowing users to be contacted by unique usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The feature, launching later this year, requires exact usernames for initial contact and reserves handles for high-profile entities to prevent impersonation.

WhatsApp will introduce a username-based contact system to replace phone numbers, enhancing privacy. Users can reserve unique usernames to be contacted, with the feature launching later this year. The app, owned by Meta, aims to prevent impersonation by reserving usernames for high-profile individuals and entities.

WhatsApp will introduce a username feature allowing users to be contacted via unique handles instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The feature, launching later this year, will let users reserve usernames (3-35 characters) and limit discoverability to exact matches. High-profile individuals and groups will have usernames protected from impersonation.

WhatsApp will introduce usernames to replace phone numbers for privacy, allowing users to be contacted via unique handles starting later this year. Usernames will not be searchable in a directory, requiring exact matches for contact, and reserved names will be held for high-profile individuals or groups to prevent impersonation.