New Delhi, July 1 -- Meta has announced a new feature to improve privacy for WhatsApp users. In a blog post, it said this platform will allow the use of usernames to connect with "new people" without revealing phone numbers.

This could benefit those reluctant to give their number out but need the app for communication. It's also helpful for chat groups, many of which have strangers as members who can access one's contact data for misuse. This safety flaw needed a fix.

The solution will only be rolled out later this year, though. Starting this week, users can reserve usernames, with businesses, creators and organizations invited to use existing tags from Meta's other apps, Facebook and Instagram.

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