India asks WhatsApp to hold 'usernames' rollout pending consultations, letter shows

According to Channel NewsAsia, India's government has asked WhatsApp to delay rolling out its new usernames feature while regulators conduct consultations. The pause is pending discussions between the social messaging platform and Indian authorities—suggesting the government wants to review the feature before it becomes widely available.

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