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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to create a username for their account, eliminating the need to show their phone number when connecting with other users.

WhatsApp adds that “only people that know your username will be able to contact you.” Like phone numbers, every username must be unique for you to reach the right person.

WhatsApp could be taking the time to polish the username feature for all platforms, thus explaining its delay. The chat app is also working toward enabling usernames for WhatsApp channel owners.

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