Daily Digest | WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames

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WhatsApp will soon allow users to create unique usernames, reducing the need to share phone numbers when chatting with new contacts, businesses or large groups. The Meta-owned platform says the feature is designed to improve user privacy. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise are joined by Social Media Legal Expert, Lerato Ntwampe to talk about what you need to know regarding this change.
1 Jul English South Africa Business · Arts

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