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WhatsApp began rolling out a username feature that lets a limited number of users chat with new contacts without sharing their phone numberIt also extended its multi-account feature to WhatsApp Business, allowing users to manage two separate profiles on one deviceWhatsApp confirmed the username rollout is not yet a global launch, meaning only some users can access both new features this week
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
WhatsApp has begun rolling out two major features this week: a username system for a limited number of users and multi-account support on the WhatsApp Business app.
The username feature allows users who have been given access to start conversations with new contacts and businesses without revealing their phone number.
Nigerians are included as WhatsApp rolls out full username feature and multi-account for Nigerians. Credit: WABetaInfoSource: UGC
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