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WhatsApp remains one of the most popular instant messaging apps in India. With a wider user base, any update on the platform could impact millions of users. The Meta-owned platform recently announced the usernames feature, that will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. The feature will begin rolling out later this year. Currently, users can reserve their usernames starting this week. However, the update is sparking a huge debate online over whether it could make impersonation and online scams more common, badging reactions from big tech leaders and online influencers.