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  "path": "/2026/06/30/news/whatsapp-change-phone-numbers-usernames",
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  "textContent": "WhatsApp users are set to witness a major change to the messaging platform in the near future, with phone numbers no longer a necessity. The app is gearing up to launch a username option, which users will be able to use instead of a mobile number to contact people. While the new feature has not […]",
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