India on Wednesday directed Meta's WhatsApp to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be initiated ​over ...

Meta said its WhatsApp username feature has multiple layers of defense against online scams. The Indian government has said ...

Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts.

Claiming your WhatsApp username takes under a minute, but there are a few rules and one important caveat about timing you should understand first.

You'll be able to reserve the username you want starting this week.

June 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Earlier in May, the Texas Attorney General’s office sued Meta for deceiving users on the level of security offered ...