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Centre Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature After WhatsApp Scrutiny
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Centre Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature After WhatsApp Scrutiny

The Central Government has widened its examination of major instant messaging platforms by issuing notices to Telegram and Signal regarding their username-based identity feature. The move comes shortly after similar concerns were raised with WhatsApp, reflecting the government’s increasing focus on the functioning of digital communication platforms and the potential misuse of anonymous or pseudonymous...

WhatsApp Introduces Username-Based Chat System, Allowing Users to Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers
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WhatsApp Introduces Username-Based Chat System, Allowing Users to Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a major privacy-focused update that could significantly change how users connect and communicate on the platform. The messaging service is developing a new username-based system that will allow people to initiate conversations without having to share their personal phone numbers, marking one of the most notable privacy enhancements in the...