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Recent coverage of WhatsApp focuses on new/rolling account and UI features (usernames and online status indicators) alongside user experience concerns like battery drain. Another headline frames WhatsApp as part of a broader Signal/WhatsApp hacking investigation involving offered information rewards from the US.

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Key Takeaway WhatsApp is rolling out usability/account changes and visible online status indicators, while security and device performance concerns remain part of the conversation.
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WhatsApp is rolling out usability/account changes and visible online status indicators, while security and device performance concerns remain part of the conversation.

Recent coverage of WhatsApp focuses on new/rolling account and UI features (usernames and online status indicators) alongside user experience concerns like battery drain. Another headline frames WhatsApp as part of a broader Signal/WhatsApp hacking investigation involving offered information rewards from the US.

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usernames rollout timing WhatsApp usernames are launching “later this year.”
usernames availability Users can get a WhatsApp username now (before the later-this-year rollout).
iPhone UI change The WhatsApp iPhone app will show a green dot to indicate who’s online.

What to Watch

  • When the “later this year” username launch lands, confirm whether account availability expands beyond early access. 9to5Google
  • On iPhone, watch for rollout of the green dot indicator and test whether it matches your and others’ online status. 9to5Mac
  • If you use WhatsApp, follow updates tied to the US offer for info on hacking involving Signal and WhatsApp groups. Ars Technica

Recent signals

  • Why does WhatsApp drain so much phone battery? manualdousuario.net
  • WhatsApp iPhone app getting a green dot to show who’s online 9to5Mac
  • US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree Ars Technica
  • WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’ – here’s how to get yours now 9to5Google
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Can anyone message you on WhatsApp if they know your username?

To put it simply, yes. If someone has your exact username, they can message you with it, the same way anyone with your phone number can message you today. This is especially risky if you’re reusing the same handle across multiple social media platforms. If your username is similar across your entire digital footprint, it might not be too hard for anyone who might be interested to guess your WhatsApp username. WhatsApp has acknowledged this directly, and the company is advising people to avoid using their real name or any handle they already use elsewhere. On top of that, there's no public dire

Can anybody message you on WhatsApp if they know your username?
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