Finally, a major privacy enhancement for a global messaging giant.

Finally, a major privacy enhancement for a global messaging giant. WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a significant feature allowing users to connect and interact without ever needing to share their actual phone numbers. This week marks the beginning of a pre-registration phase for these unique identifiers, ahead of a full official rollout later this year. This update promises to give WhatsApp’s massive global user base greater control over their personal information and how connections are initiated on the platform.