https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/whatsapp/Recent content in whatsapp on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:48:03 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/whatsapps-major-privacy-update-chat-with-usernames-instead-of-phone-numbers/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:48:03 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/whatsapps-major-privacy-update-chat-with-usernames-instead-of-phone-numbers/WhatsApp is rolling out a significant privacy update that will change how billions of users connect on the platform. Starting later this year, WhatsApp will introduce personalized usernames, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers to everyone they message. Since its launch in 2009, WhatsApp has evolved from a simple messaging app to a comprehensive platform featuring voice and video calls, file sharing, and large community groups. This upcoming update marks one of its biggest changes in years by shifting towards a username system similar to those used by other social media apps.