Topic
privacy
Privacy is a key focus for WhatsApp's new feature allowing users to choose custom usernames instead of sharing phone numbers globally.
Stories tagged privacy
Yahoo privacy notice outlines cookie use and data collection
Yahoo’s cookie notice details the collection of device type, browser, and location data by the company and its 250 IAB partners.
21 Jul 2026
WhatsApp to Let Users Choose Unique Usernames Instead of Phone Numbers
WhatsApp users worldwide can now pick custom usernames to share instead of phone numbers, with the update set to roll out over coming months.
29 Jun 2026