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After Whats App, Centre Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (382+ words) The Morning Voice After Whats App, Centre Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature The Central government has widened its scrutiny of messaging platforms by issuing notices to Telegram and Signal over their username feature, just a day…...
What's in a Whats App username? Privacy, fraud fears & govt's power over apps
39+ min ago (1264+ words) The new Whats App global head Kunal Shah described the new feature as a "more private way to connect. It lets one user message another inside Whats App without either side seeing the other's phone number. The company says it…...
Set your Whats App username early to secure your preferred name | | Bangladesh Pratidin
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (310+ words) Meta is preparing to introduce usernames on Whats App, allowing users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers. The feature is expected to improve privacy and make it easier to connect with customers, clients, and others while keeping personal contact…...
Meta team meets Meit Y officials over Whats App usernames feature, to submit reply within timeline: Sources
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (366+ words) ANI 03 Jul 2026, 22: 02 GMT+ New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Representatives of Meta met officials of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meit Y) on Friday following the government's notice over the proposed rollout of the 'usernames' feature on Whats App in…...
Meta team meets IT ministry on Whats App username feature, to reply within three days
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (338+ words) A team from Meta met officials of the IT Ministry on Thursday following a notice issued over the proposed rollout of the "username" feature on Whats App in India, news agency PTI reported. According to sources, the meeting took place…...
Sui: Loqua App launches privacy-first messaging application, Sui Tunnels experimental TPS stress test will be open
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (37+ words) Bitget Sui: Loqua App launches privacy-first messaging application, Sui Tunnels experimental TPS stress test will be open You may also like...
India asks Whats App to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns - AOL
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (732+ words) India has asked Whats App to pause the rollout of a new feature that would let users chat using unique usernames, saying it could increase online fraud and phishing scams. The feature - which will let people chat without revealing their…...
Google Cracks Down on Chrome Extensions to Avoid Data Overreach and Bans on Jailbreaking AI Chatbots " Best For Android
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (468+ words) Google is banning Chrome extensions that jailbreak AI chatbots and enable prediction market betting, and they are also cracking down on unwanted data collection by August 1, 2026. Google just gave Chrome extension developers a deadline and a long list of things…...
Meta Defends Whats App Usernames After India Raises Cybercrime Concerns and Seeks an Explanation
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (337+ words) Despite the backlash, Meta defended its decision. Meta's Whats App introduced the username feature on Monday, touting it as a "major privacy feature" aimed at helping people connect without disclosing their phone numbers. The feature is not yet'live and will…...
Govt Sends Notices To Telegram & Signal Over Username Feature
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (406+ words) The Centre has widened its scrutiny of username-based messaging platforms by sending notices to Telegram and Signal, days after directing Whats App to pause the rollout of its upcoming username feature in India. According to a PTI report, the IT…...