This comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...

A new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passe...

WhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

WhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...

The ⁠market for new listings has regained momentum after a bout of volatility triggered by the Iran conflict, with companies reviving IPO p...

Uber-backed Lime jumped 8% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the e-scooter and bike rental company at $1.73 billion. The IPO reflects renewed in...

New Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...

Justice Suraj Govindaraj recused himself from hearing petitions challenging Karnataka's gig worker law due to a potential conflict of inter...

Apple has launched Creator Studio, a new subscription bundling professional creative apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, with a strong e...

The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...

Under the ⁠partnership struck ⁠in 2023, Uber had integrated Waymo's autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing and food delivery platforms.

Britain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...

The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...

Uber India's head, Prabhjeet Singh, is departing after an 11-year tenure to join OpenAI as its India MD. Singh, led Uber's significant grow...