WhatsApp to let people chat without sharing phone numbers: What that means for a regular user with a phone number
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a significant update allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. This privacy-focused move aligns with platforms like Telegram and Signal, offering greater control over personal information. While a phone number remains necessary for account verification, usernames will be the primary way to initiate chats with new contacts, enhancing security and reducing spam for its over three billion users.
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a significant update allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. This privacy-focused move aligns with platforms like Telegram and Signal, offering greater control over personal information. While a phone number remains necessary for account verification, usernames will be the primary way to initiate chats with new contacts, enhancing security and reducing spam for its over three billion users.
