Event Brief
WhatsApp to let users use usernames instead of phones
Filed: Jun 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: WhatsApp will add an option for users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers.
WHO: WhatsApp
WHAT: WhatsApp will allow users to use usernames instead of phone numbers.
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To use usernames instead of phone numbers.
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