WhatsApp Lets Users Reserve Usernames Before Full Feature Launch

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WhatsApp has introduced the ability for users to reserve usernames in advance of the feature's official rollout. The move is designed to let people connect with one another without needing to share their phone numbers. The username reservation option is currently available as the platform prepares for a broader launch. This marks a notable privacy-focused shift for WhatsApp, which has traditionally relied on phone numbers as the primary means of identification.

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