WhatsApp’s Username Feature Delayed Amid Fraud Concerns in India

India is urging Meta to delay the launch of WhatsApp's new username feature, citing concerns over increased online fraud.

  • India has requested Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp’s new username feature due to potential fraud risks.
  • The feature allows users to reserve unique usernames, enhancing privacy by eliminating the need to share phone numbers.
  • WhatsApp aims to implement this feature for its 3 billion users later this year.

[Via Bloomberg]

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