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WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers for added privacy
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Kelvin Chan | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 29, 2026
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Key points Further information about this update can be found through the company's official channels, including a recent blog post announcing the plans. In a move to enhance user privacy, a popular messaging app is introducing a new way for people to identify themselves.
In a move to enhance user privacy, a popular messaging app is introducing a new way for people to identify themselves. Users will have the option to choose a unique identifier, allowing them to keep their personal contact information private. This change is expected to roll out later this year.
The company behind the app has begun allowing users to reserve these identifiers, which will be used to connect with others once the feature is live. For now, details about the timeline are limited, but the company has stated that this change is a key part of its privacy efforts.
Further information about this update can be found through the company's official channels, including a recent blog post announcing the plans.
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Category: business Published: June 29, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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