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What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2026, 1:29 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.

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The Hindu WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy loophole

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