WhatsApp has introduced a username feature that allows users to connect and chat without revealing their phone numbers.
Previously, WhatsApp conversations were tied directly to phone numbers, meaning users had to share their mobile numbers before starting a chat.
With the username option, users can interact using a chosen identity, similar to how communication works on other social platforms such as Telegram and Signal, where usernames or alternative identifiers can reduce dependence on phone numbers.
The change also comes as messaging platforms compete to provide safer and more flexible ways for people to communicate online.
For businesses, creators, and professionals, usernames could make it easier to build a public presence on whatsApp without making personal numbers widely available.
WhatsApp’s new feature is designed to give users more privacy and control over their identity on WhatsApp by allowing them to create unique usernames that others can use
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