WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private

By info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)

WhatsApp on Monday officially announced the start of global reservations of usernames with an aim to protect the privacy of more than three billion users on the messaging platform. The optional feature is designed to help users connect with someone on the service through usernames, as opposed to directly sharing their phone numbers. Username reservations will start rolling out starting today,