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WhatsApp to introduce usernames, allowing chats without phone numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to create usernames. This will enable people to chat with others without sharing their phone numbers, addressing a privacy concern. The feature is being tested and will be available globally in the coming months.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 9 · Right 3 n = 13
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (9 votes, 11 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The Lallantop
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Republic World
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg