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• Central government break WhatsApp!
• Until the discussion is completed, ‘this’ new feature cannot be launched
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Whatsapp Username Feature Hold: WhatsApp The popular feature, “WhatsApp Username,” which was supposed to launch later this year, has now been shelved. The parent company of WhatsApp, Metane The government has been assured that they will not launch this feature until the discussions with the government are over. According to a report received, sources have given this information. Meta has already submitted a written response to the government, which is currently under scrutiny. In its response, Meta explained why it wanted to introduce the WhatsApp username feature, despite the government’s concerns that the feature could increase fraud.

The feature will remain suspended

According to reports, Meta has assured the central government that the WhatsApp username feature will be put on hold until the discussions between the two parties are completed. Meta’s response explaining the reasons for introducing this feature is being reviewed for further action. Meta has also responded to government concerns about online security and cybercrime.

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What is WhatsApp username feature?

WhatsApp had announced last month that they will be rolling out the WhatsApp Username feature by the end of this year. Under this feature, each user can create a unique ID and use it as their contact number. This will keep their mobile number safe and they can contact others without sharing their mobile number. This feature is similar to the features available on Telegram and Signal. However, this has raised concerns in the government. The government fears that the username feature could be misused. Fraud can be done by creating similar usernames.

Meta v. Central Govt

The feature ran into controversy after several celebrities claimed that they could not find usernames associated with their names. In response, Meta said that they have already blocked the names of the celebrities, so that no one else can use them. However, posts appeared on social media claiming to have obtained usernames of famous names. The central government issued a notice on July 1 preventing Meta from launching this feature. The government believed that the use of usernames could allow fraudsters to hide their phone numbers and carry out activities such as phishing attacks and digital arrests.

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