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'Optional, protected, not searchable': WhatsApp clarifies 'Username' feature amid safety concerns
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WhatsApp is clarifying its upcoming username feature amidst government concerns about potential fraud and impersonation. The company assures users usernames are optional and will not be publicly searchable. Existing popular names are reserved for legitimate owners. However, the Indian government has
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