WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers (bbc.com) 14 points by reconnecting 15d ago ↗ HN
[–] ChrisArchitect 15d ago ↗ Official post: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/its-time-to-reserve-your-w... (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48722773)
[–] Grimblewald 15d ago ↗ Vendor lockin disguised as a feature. [–] MikeNotThePope 15d ago ↗ My phone number is the ultimate vendor lock in. A username/handle would be an improvement.
[–] MikeNotThePope 15d ago ↗ My phone number is the ultimate vendor lock in. A username/handle would be an improvement.
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