WhatsApp launched username reservations this week and released answers to top user questions, allowing users to reserve handles ahead of a full rollout in 2026. The app, owned by Meta, confirmed that usernames are optional and will not replace phone numbers during account setup. “Username reservations are here, as more and more people claim theirs;
More than 1,000 employees at Sama’s Nairobi office face job losses after the company confirmed a contract termination by its key client, Meta. The development marks a shift for the outsourcing firm, which has long operated as a major employer in Kenya’s digital services sector. In a media release dated April 16, 2026, Samasource Impact
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