Major WhatsApp update brings it closer to ditching phone numbers completely
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WhatsApp began to release, in stages, the creation of user names for personal and commercial accounts in Brazil. Identified by the @ symbol, the feature works as an additional layer of identification and allows people and companies to be contacted without the phone number needing to be informed beforehand. In personal accounts, the user name can keep the hidden phone number of those who do not have the contact saved. There is no public directory…
WhatsApp will soon be able to use it without specifying the mobile phone number. What's behind the new username function and what consumer protectors advise.After signal, WhatsApp will also introduce usernames. screenshot: watsonWhatsApp will soon allow you to use it without specifying the mobile phone number. What's behind the new username function and what consumer protectors advise.An article byAfter signal also introduces WhatsApp usernames …
Major WhatsApp update brings it closer to ditching phone numbers completely
WhatsApp is laying the groundwork to ditch mobile numbers entirely from its messaging service. The Meta-owned chat app, which is used by over 3 billion worldwide, started to roll-out usernames back in June. Like a handle on X, formerly Twitter, or an email address, this enabled WhatsApp users to switch their mobile number for an alphanumeric username, like @Andrew93 or @JaneSmith. For most of us, choosing a WhatsApp username should be something …
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