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WhatsApp introduces username feature for enhanced privacy and control

After years of waiting, WhatsApp is set to roll out a username feature. This will allow people to connect and communicate without sharing their phone numbers. This means more privacy and better control over phone number visibility by choosing a unique username. The WhatsApp username feature (Source: WABetaInfo) will become available to a limited number of people.

WhatsApp introduces username feature for enhanced privacy and control
After years of waiting, WhatsApp is set to roll out a username feature. This will allow people to connect and communicate without sharing their phone numbers. This means more privacy and better control over phone number visibility by choosing a unique username. The WhatsApp username feature (Source: WABetaInfo) will become available to a limited number of people. Users will need to install the latest version of the app over the coming months to access it. The announcement notes that this feature is currently in a limited rollout. It aims to enhance user privacy and communication control.

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