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Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...- WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
- WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
- Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
- Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt 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 pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
- WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
- VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
- Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
- '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...
- 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...
- ‘Totally a fraud account’: R. Madhavan exposes fake Instagram profile pretending to represent him, warns fansActor R. Madhavan has warned fans about a fake social media account impersonating him and speaking on his behalf. He urged followers to be ...
- 149 million passwords exposed online in major credential leak: What users need to knowCybersecurity researchers found a huge unsecured database online in late January 2026. It contained 149 million usernames and passwords fro...
- How a family used AI chatbot to slash down a hospital bill by over Rs. 1 croreA U.S. family facing a staggering $195,000 (Rs 1.73 crore) hospital bill for just four hours of treatment after a relative’s death used AI ...
- Social media users are migrating from Elon Musk's X to Jack Dorsey's Bluesky; Here's how it's differentBluesky, a decentralized social media platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is experiencing rapid growth as users seek altern...
- YouTubers create ruckus in Japan. Here's what has happenedJapan is witnessing a number YouTubers creating ruckus on the streets. Their acts have enraged a section of netizens and commoners.
- How to view someone’s Instagram story anonymously? Here’s a step-by-by guideInstagram comes with many features and lately, the two – Reels and Stories – have been in popular culture. At times, when you require assis...
- Facebook lets users create and watch Reels on its platformIndia is the first market where this feature is being piloted with select creators
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