WhatsApp responds to Government notice on username rollout; says `highest-profile` names safe, number mandatory

The statement comes after the Central government has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature in India. Authorities have directed the company to explain the feature within three days and avoid launching it until discussions with the government are completed.

WhatsApp responds to Government notice on username rollout; says `highest-profile` names safe, number mandatory
The statement comes after the Central government has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature in India. Authorities have directed the company to explain the feature within three days and avoid launching it until discussions with the government are completed.