WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]
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WhatsApp adds usernames for private profile sharing
WhatsApp has introduced a long-awaited username feature that allows users to share their profiles without revealing their mobile phone numbers, offering greater privacy while keeping phone numbers mandatory for account registration. The feature, which has remained under development for several years, is expected to roll out more widely later this year after an initial reservation […]