New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature will be optional and reiterated that several safeguards have been built in to prevent impersonation, scams and unwanted contact as it prepares for a wider rollout later this year.The messaging platform addressed a series of frequently asked questions on microblogging platform X after concerns were raised over the feature, including by the government which has asked the company to def…
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New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta, is set to unveil a new feature aimed at enhancing users’ convenience and addressing their privacy concerns.The one-of-a-kind feature will delink the messaging service from users’ mobile numbers, allowing them to converse and interact online without sharing their personal credentials. This is set to add another layer of privacy for billions of users, allowing them to stay connected via WhatsApp usernames.The new …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp on Monday announced the start of global reservations of usernames, a major privacy feature designed to protect the privacy of users’ phone number.Usernames reservations will begin rolling out on Monday, allowing people to create and reserve a username before the feature is available in-app later this year. Once reservations become available, users will be notified in the app. For most people, choosing a WhatsApp username should be something unique …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that CRED founder Kunal Shah will join Meta as WhatsApp’s next global CEO. Meta is also investing around $900 million (nearly Rs 8,550 crore) in the fintech company CRED.As part of the investment, Cred’s founder, Kunal Shah, will take over as global CEO of WhatsApp.“Team CRED, I’ll still expect you to be a 10x version of yourselves. As for me, I’ll be joining Meta to lead WhatsApp globally. Meta comes in as a minority in…
Surat, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for the more efficient use of national resources, including reducing fuel consumption and encouraging shared mobility and flexible working arrangements where possible, has been reflected in operational changes within parts of India’s IT sector. The appeal, aimed at promoting fuel conservation and reducing unnecessary use of private transport through measures such as carpooling, public transport adoption, and work-from-home arrangemen…