WhatsApp has started gradually rolling out its long-awaited username feature to more users following the initial username reservation phase.
With this update, users can now connect with new people and businesses without having to share their phone numbers. Instead, conversations can be started using unique usernames, adding an extra layer of privacy and making it easier to communicate securely.
The feature is still being released in stages, so it may not be available to everyone yet. As the rollout expands, more users will gain access to create and use usernames for chats across the platform.
Usernames are expected to become a major privacy improvement for WhatsApp, allowing people to interact with others while keeping their personal phone numbers hidden, similar to how messaging platforms like Telegram and Signal support username-based communication. Businesses will also be able to use usernames to make it easier for customers to find and contact them.
WhatsApp is expected to continue expanding the feature over the coming weeks until it becomes widely available to all eligible users.
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