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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
BBC Technology Monday 29 June 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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