Meta-owned WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to reserve a unique username — marking a major shift from its current phone number–based identity system. According to beta trackers, the new feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.25.28.12. The update includes a new “Reserve Username” section in the app’s settings, which will enable users to secure their preferred handles before the full public release. The usernames will allow a mix of lowercase letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, but cannot start with www. or include special characters. WhatsApp is also…
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