WhatsApp Set to Replace Phone Numbers with Usernames
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 10/10/2025
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging giant with over 2 billion users worldwide, is testing a feature that could fundamentally change how people connect on the platform with unique usernames designed to replace phone numbers. The update, spotted in the latest beta version of the app, allows users to create custom handles similar to those on Instagram, Telegram, or X enabling chats and group joins without exposing personal contact details.Leaked screenshots from the beta program reveal a new Username field in user profiles, where individuals can select a unique alphanumeric handle (with (…)
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