Major Update In WhatsApp: All You Need To Know

Meta is officially rolling out the highly anticipated username feature to global WhatsApp users.

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You can soon connect with friends and businesses without ever revealing your digits.

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Your phone number will remain completely hidden from strangers in massive community chats.

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No searchable directory is available: People must know your exact username to text you.

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With billions of active users, competition to grab rare and common handles will be fierce.

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Businesses and creators receive first preference when matching handles with Instagram and Facebook profiles.

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The rollout is happening in phases, sending in-app notifications once it hits your region.

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Update WhatsApp to the latest version now to claim your identity the second it goes live!

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