… Usernames are key Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The problem that’s causing spam is that anyone can look me up on WhatsApp as long as they have my number. In the example I gave about my online shopping experience, I entered my phone number during checkout before I decided to ditch the purchase. …
… Yet, there’s still room to improve that experience, and the just-announced RCS 4.0 promises to bridge the gap even more and make Google Messages a more powerful messaging experience. …
… Since the app has a smaller user base, it’s not as heavily targeted with spam or messages from companies — that’s my personal experience, at least. On top of that, Signal lets you create a username and hide your phone number completely. …