Sources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....

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

WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...

Meta's shift to token-based pricing signals a new phase in enterprise messaging, with businesses paying for AI usage instead of message vol...

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

The rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....

It has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...

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...

Sebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp cha...

India is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

The recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...

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

Those who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...

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

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...

Meta's substantial investment in Cred and appointing its founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp signals a major push into India's fi...