WhatsApp to Replace Phone Numbers with Usernames
WhatsApp is introducing a major privacy-focused update a new username feature that will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers.
Currently in beta testing, the feature lets users create unique IDs using letters, numbers, periods, and underscores
This move aims to reduce spam and improve user privacy, offering safeguards against impersonation and options to hide phone numbers from non-contacts.
While still in testing, it marks a significant shift toward safer and more flexible communication on the platform.
