WhatsApp says the feature is not yet live and that it has built in safeguards against potential scams and impersonation.

The clarification comes after the Centre raised concerns over potential fraud and impersonation risks, advising Meta to hold off on rollout in India.

The Meta-owned messaging app just unveiled a massive privacy shift that could change how businesses and customers interact.

WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username and can continue using the platform with their existing phone number-based accounts.

WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature is intended to let users connect without sharing their phone numbers, marking one of the biggest changes to the messaging platform in years. While the feature is designed to enhance privacy,

WhatsApp’s username feature promises a way to message someone without handing over a phone number — a genuine privacy upgrade.

New username, who dis? WhatsApp just revealed it’s taking privacy to historic levels this year by rolling out its most in-demand feature to the world — usernames. The popular messaging app has over 3.

Claiming your WhatsApp username takes under a minute, but there are a few rules and one important caveat about timing you should understand first.

WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature is optional and includes safeguards against impersonation. The statement follows an Indian government order giving Meta three days to explain