Kunal Shah & Meta Platforms — WhatsApp

Kunal Shah: Kunal Shah, the new head of Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, announced the username feature and encouraged users to reserve their handles, highlighting the privacy benefits, even as the feature faces government scrutiny.

Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is at the center of a dispute with the Indian government regarding its new username feature. The government has ordered Meta Platforms — WhatsApp to halt the rollout of this feature due to concerns about increased online fraud and impersonation. Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is defending its feature by highlighting built-in safeguards.

Kunal Shah: Kunal Shah, Global Head of Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, announced the feature on social media, serving as a spokesperson for the launch.

Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is the direct beneficiary, expanding its feature set to include browser-based calling, which improves user experience and cross-device functionality.

Kunal Shah: Global head of Meta Platforms — WhatsApp and angel investor in Profound. His participation adds high-profile backing.

Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is the company where Kunal Shah serves as global head. No direct impact from this event.