Centre Reviews WhatsApp Reply

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has submitted its explanation to the Central Government in response to the notice issued over its proposed 'Username' feature. According to official sources quoted by PTI, the government is currently examining WhatsApp's response in detail. However, Meta has not yet issued any official statement regarding the explanation submitted to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Thursday.

The proposed 'Username' feature is designed to allow users to connect on WhatsApp without sharing their mobile phone numbers. The company plans to roll out the feature globally in the coming months. As part of the rollout, users will also be able to reserve unique usernames, providing an additional layer of privacy and identity on the platform.