WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: June 30, 2026

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WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers

WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.

Source Al Jazeera AI Summary Updated 1h 48m ago
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WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.

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