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India requests delay of WhatsApp username feature citing security risks
The Indian government has urged Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature, fearing it could exacerbate widespread issues with digital impersonation and fraud.
WhatsApp Shifts Away from Phone Numbers with New Username Feature
WhatsApp is launching a username reservation system to improve privacy, allowing users to communicate without sharing their personal phone numbers.
WhatsApp Introduces Phone Number-Free Messaging to Enhance Privacy
WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature allowing users to communicate via unique usernames instead of phone numbers to better protect their personal information.
WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Improved Privacy
Meta is introducing unique usernames to WhatsApp, allowing users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers for better privacy protection.
WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames for Private Messaging
WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, enabling users to message others without sharing their phone numbers, though experts warn the app remains a heavy data collector.
Kunal Shah replaces Will Cathcart as leader of WhatsApp
Will Cathcart concludes his seven-year leadership of WhatsApp as Meta appoints Cred founder Kunal Shah to take the helm, bolstered by a significant new investment.