BBC TechnologyWhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbersThe app’s new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months. •June 30, 2026•1 min readShare:[object Object] WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers Image source, Getty Images ByZoe Kleinman, technology and AI editor and Liv McMahon, technology reporter Published29 June 2026Updated 6 hours ago<div Get Deeper Market IntelligenceAccess regulatory filings, exchange updates, and curated market insights beyond the headlines.Get Market IntelligenceRelated NewsBBC TechnologyFord rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks•1 min readBBC TechnologyTech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises•1 min readBBC TechnologyTeens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack•1 min readStay Ahead of the MarketsGet breaking news, expert insights, and market analysis delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe to NewsletterRegister for Market Access
