- WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will allow users to chat without needing to share their phone number.
- Users will soon be able to register a unique username, which they can then share with others to initiate conversations.
- This update is promoted as a privacy enhancement, enabling users to protect their personal phone number when interacting with new contacts or in groups.
- The usernames are not intended as social media handles for searching or discovery, but rather as a direct way to connect with specific individuals.
- Users can reserve their preferred username now by updating the app and navigating to settings, with the feature expected to become active later this year.
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