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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.

Telegram and Signal have received a notice from the IT Ministry, seeking their response over their 'username' feature. The development comes a day after a similar notice was sent to WhatsApp.

Zoho's Arattai will disable username-based accounts after the Centre halted WhatsApp's planned username rollout, with co-founder Sridhar Vembu confirming the move to comply with regulatory changes.

After issuing a notice to WhatsApp over its username feature, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) focus may next turn to Telegram and Signal., Technology & Science, Times Now

Lumio wants you to talk to your TV via WhatsApp with Project Neo. You can ask Neo for movies and show recommendations just like you would ask a person. But does this actually work? India Today Tech spent some time using Project Neo, and here is what we found.

The Indian government has asked WhatsApp to explain its planned usernames feature and directed the company not to launch it in the country until consultations are completed, citing concerns over fraud, phishing and impersonation.

Can WhatsApp Usernames feature make digital scams harder to investigate? Expert explains the risks for users and law enforcement., Technology & Science, Times Now

The Indian government had earlier issued a notice to WhatsApp, directing them to furnish a detailed explanation on the upcoming usernames feature within three days of receiving the notice.

Here's a quick FAQ covering reservations, privacy, searchability, account linking, username changes, and how the feature works.