'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI pushMeta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Delhi HC upholds Telegram ban in India till June 22 amid NEET re-exam paper leak concernsThe Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to suspend Telegram services until June 22, citing its role in facilitating fraud...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature isWhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames like Instagram coming soon; When can you expect it and how does it affect your number-based contacts?WhatsApp Usernames: WhatsApp is preparing for a significant platform transition that will replace mandatory phone number sharing with uniqu...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Whats(App) in a number? Usernames set to enter chat; global rollout likely in JuneWhatsApp is planning a major platform overhaul, introducing usernames and unique IDs instead of phone numbers, allowing users to send messa...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
WhatsApp may soon allow users to chat without sharing numbers, messaging app to bring username reservation option; here’s how it will workWhatsApp may soon launch a new username feature. This will allow users to connect without revealing their mobile numbers. A reservation sys...
08 Oct, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
WhatsApp’s new feature may finally let you chat without sharing your number, may allow creation of a unique handle like InstagramWhatsApp is developing a username feature, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. This update, currently in beta tes...
03 Jun, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
WhatsApp follows Instagram's lead, introduces reply bar feature for status updates on iOS & AndroidThis feature streamlines user engagement by placing the reply bar at the bottom of status updates, eliminating the need to swipe up.
13 Dec, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
WhatsApp might soon allow users to create Alternate Profile for personalised privacy; here's how to use itThis feature allows users to create a different profile visible to those outside their contact list. Users can restrict their primary profi...
01 Nov, 2023, 03.01 PM IST
Now send instant short video messages directly in WhatsApp chatMeta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has added a video messaging feature. Mark Zuckerberg announced the update, which allows users to send 60-...
28 Jul, 2023, 02.45 PM IST
WhatsApp to roll out screen-sharing feature for video calls on Android betaThe feature at present will be rolled out to beta testers on Android before it arrives for everyone including iOS.
29 May, 2023, 10.52 AM IST
WhatsApp rolling out ‘screen-sharing’ feature to beta testers on AndroidThis feature may be unavailable on old versions of Android, may not work in large group calls, and the recipient may be unable to get the c...
28 May, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
After Telegram, WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernamesWith this feature, users will be able to opt for a unique and memorable username, instead of depending solely on phone numbers to identify ...
26 May, 2023, 11.51 AM IST
WhatsApp to launch Telegram-like feature 'Channels', here's how it'll workThe Meta-owned WhatsApp is currently working on a new update which will bring this feature for WhatsApp beta users on Android, iOS and Desk...
25 Apr, 2023, 12.31 PM IST