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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers (bbc.com)
14 points by reconnecting 29 days ago
2 comments
ChrisArchitect 29 days ago
Official post: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/its-time-to-reserve-your-w... (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48722773)
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Grimblewald 29 days ago
Vendor lockin disguised as a feature.
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MikeNotThePope 29 days ago
My phone number is the ultimate vendor lock in. A username/handle would be an improvement.
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