WhatsApp Username Feature Explained: Why Is It Sparking Privacy Fears?
Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 07:48 IST India halts WhatsApp username rollout, seeks Meta explanation amid impersonation and scam fears, public figures warn of fake usernames, WhatsApp says key names will be reserved Like Telegram, WhatsApp will allow users to chat with other people using their preferred usernames instead of existing phone numbers. WhatsApp’s upcoming username…