Zoho-backed messaging platform Arattai has decided to remove its username-based account feature after the government increased its scrutiny of anonymous communication tools on messaging platforms. The ...

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. While a mobile number will still be required to create and maintain a WhatsApp account, usernames will ...

WhatsApp username feature rollout explained: The government has asked Meta-owned WhatsApp to not roll out its upcoming username feature over concerns of impersonation and fraud. In a notice issued to ...

Cybersecurity experts, legal professionals, industry analysts and startup founders have questioned whether shifting from phone number-based identities to platform-managed usernames could make ...

Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps ...

SAN FRANCISCO – WhatsApp is letting its three billion global users select a username for their account, a change meant to increase privacy by letting people connect on the platform without having to ...

WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature to boost privacy by letting users hide phone numbers, but some warn it could aid scams. The feature allows unique usernames, shareable links, and QR codes, ...

WhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number - by exchanging unique usernames instead. It is rolling out globally to the platform's three billion account holders over ...

WhatsApp is positioning username as a privacy tool that enables users to pick their own distinct identity on the app, and obscures their phone numbers. It can be exactly like your Instagram or ...

WhatsApp will introduce usernames to connect without sharing phone numbers for privacy Usernames must be 3 to 35 characters, with no searchable directory or suggestions First-time messages require a ...

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms, and millions of people use it every day to stay connected with friends, family and colleagues. But sometimes, you may want to chat with someone ...

WhatsApp is now letting its more than 3 billion users reserve the username they'd like to use on the platform. Credit: WhatsApp Meta is finally preparing to roll out usernames on WhatsApp so users no ...