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Until now, WhatsApp has worked on iPad in companion mode, which comes with a few limitations. According to a new report, the messaging app is rolling out an update that will let users register their accounts directly on iPad as their primary device.

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

The Indian government has sought explanation from messaging platforms Telegram and Signal on their mechanism to safeguard the interest of users with reference to features that grant anonymity.

MeitY believes that the time has come to introduce separate laws and regulations for AI. , Technology & Science, Times Now

WhatsApp recently introduced a username feature, prompting concerns from the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding potential increases in online fraud and cybercrime. , Technology & Science, Times Now

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai, an Indian messaging app, will eliminate its username-based account feature., Technology & Science, Times Now

As WhatsApp and other messaging platforms, including Telegram and Signal, receive a notice from the central government over usernames, Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that homegrown app Arattai is set to disable usernames.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over their username features, citing concerns of fraud and impersonation, following a similar notice to WhatsApp.

WhatsApp says usernames are designed to improve privacy, while the government warns they could make phishing, fraud, and impersonation easier. Here's a look at the feature, the safeguards and the debate around it.

India's MeitY issues notices to Telegram and Signal over username features amid concerns of scams and privacy violations.