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“WhatsApp Privacy Changes”

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According to Al Jazeera, WhatsApp is rolling out usernames as a privacy measure. Instead of sharing their phone number to connect with others, users will now be able to use a personalized username. The feature gives people more control over who can contact them directly and adds an extra layer of privacy to the messaging app.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/30/whatsa...

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