- WhatsApp is introducing a new username feature, allowing users to be added via a chosen word instead of their phone number.
- This change aims to improve user privacy by reducing the need to share personal phone numbers with others.
- Users can claim their preferred usernames now, ahead of the feature's official launch later this year, with prompts available in the app's settings.
- It is advised to choose usernames carefully, avoiding common names or those used on other social media, to prevent unwanted contact.
- An optional 'key' setting offers enhanced privacy, requiring both a username and a unique key for new contacts to add a user.
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