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Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

It adds a separate username layer so people can reach you without seeing your phone number. Reserve and lock in a handle before full rollout.

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