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WhatsApp has announced a new username feature that will allow you to contact others without their phone numbers. This has sparked debate that WhatsApp may be turning into Telegram. But is that the case? Here is everything you need to know.

WhatsApp's new feature lets users connect without sharing their phone numbers and adds an optional username key, extending the messaging platform's recent push towards stronger privacy controls.

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, enabling users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The rollout is gradual, with some users already able to reserve usernames., Technology & Science, Times Now

WhatsApp is introducing username reservations, giving users the option to reserve a unique handle while enhancing privacy. The rollout will take place in phases over the next few months.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of a wider launch later this year. The feature is aimed at helping people connect without sharing phone numbers and adds an optional Username Key for extra privacy.

WhatsApp has introduced a new Username feature, addressing a significant privacy concern by allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. , Technology & Science, Times Now

WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy loophole.

The new privacy-focused feature, slated for later this year, also includes an optional user name key for added protection.

WhatsApp will soon let users connect without revealing their phone numbers. CEO Kunal Shah has announced that usernames are coming to the messaging platform and is encouraging users to reserve their preferred names before the feature rolls out more widely later this year.