With nearly one-third of the world using the app, privacy remains a critical concern for everyone.

The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.

WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy loophole.

WhatsApp Update: WhatsApp is rolling out a new green dot indicator to iPhone users through its latest beta update, mirroring ...

In its announcement, WhatsApp explained: “We also know that a few of our users – like journalists or public-facing figures – may need extreme safeguards against rare and highly-sophisticated cyber ...

WhatsApp Update: WhatsApp is working on a birthday reminder feature that will notify users when a contact's birthday is near.

WhatsApp rolls out new ‘Strict account settings’ security option. The feature, which sounds similar to Apple’s Lockdown Mode for iPhones, locks certain account settings to their most restrictive ...