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WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update
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The update in question was set to introduce a new username feature to WhatsApp, which would have allowed users to choose a unique identifier for their accounts. This type of feature is not uncommon in other messaging apps, but its implementation on WhatsApp, with its vast user base, had raised concerns among regulators. India's intervention highlights the challenges tech companies face in balancing innovation with safety and security concerns in major markets.
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WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update
India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’
6 Jul, 09:20
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