Victor Dasgupta | Jul 3, 2026, 4:08 PM IST
After the feature gets fully activated, WhatsApp users will be able to connect after exchanging usernames only. There will still be options to block or report unwanted messages
Abhijeet Sen | Jul 1, 2026, 10:35 PM IST
WhatsApp pauses its username feature rollout in India following government concerns over impersonation and a demand for a detailed safety explanation.
Abhijeet Sen | Jul 1, 2026, 7:08 PM IST
The Indian government is considering sending a formal notice to Meta over concerns that WhatsApp's upcoming username feature could be misused for fraud and impersonation.
Joy Pillai | Jun 30, 2026, 11:24 AM IST
WhatsApp is introducing username reservations, giving users the option to reserve a unique handle while enhancing privacy. The rollout will take place in phases over the next few months.
Abhijeet Sen | Jun 29, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
Once the feature is fully active, individuals will be notified directly within the app and can communicate securely without ever revealing their personal mobile numbers.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 23, 2026, 8:37 AM IST
On Monday, Shah was appointed by Meta as the new Global Head of WhatsApp. This development coincided with Meta leading a massive USD 900 million investment in CRED, prompting Shah to step down as CRED's CEO and join Meta's global leadership team.
Abhijeet Sen | Jun 22, 2026, 10:18 PM IST
CRED founder Kunal Shah steps down to become the global CEO of WhatsApp as Meta invests $900 million in the Indian fintech company.
Abhijeet Sen | Jun 12, 2026, 7:38 PM IST
Meta services suffer a widespread outage as millions of users report problems accessing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp across multiple regions.
Abhijeet Sen | Jun 4, 2026, 8:35 PM IST
WhatsApp for iPhone is rolling out a major interface redesign that lets users hide unused chat filters, pin custom lists, and quickly find unsent messages with a new Drafts tool.
IANS | May 28, 2026, 9:07 PM IST
Instagram Plus subscribers will receive animated 'Super Heart' reactions, special fonts for bios, custom app icons and additional profile pinning options.
Kritika Vaid | May 9, 2026, 9:30 PM IST
Mother's Day 2026 wishes: Here is a collection of heartfelt messages, SMSes, and WhatsApp status ideas that children can share with their mothers to express their love and gratitude.
Joy Pillai | Apr 29, 2026, 7:30 PM IST
WhatsApp blocked more than 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams in India in a major crackdown.
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