WhatsApp to allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-30 06:35 UTC+10:00
Section: Technology
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Technology
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WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.
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