WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

K Kabir Rao Published Jun 29, 2026 · 21:30 · 1 min read BBC Technology

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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Kabir Rao — Security desk.

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