WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve a Username

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By Juli CloverJun 29, 2026, 7:01 pm171 ptsTrending
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is now allowing users to reserve usernames ahead of plans to launch username-based messaging. Right now, WhatsApp uses a person's phone number as an identifier, but usernames will allow people to interact without having to exchange personal information. Username reservations are…

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