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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

WhatsApp adding usernames for accounts - what it means for you

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WhatsApp is changing. The messaging app has announced it will bring in usernames for accounts, meaning it will no longer require users to share their phone number with other WhatsApp accounts.So, when will this happen? And what does this mean for you?Joining Ciara to discuss this is Irish Times Business and Technology Journalist, Ciara O’Brien.

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