Após três meses em fase de testes, o recurso de nome de usuário do WhatsApp finalmente parece estar funcionando entre os usuários que já haviam reservado seu username, ampliando a disponibilidade da funcionalidade.

Aos que efetuaram a reserva, o WhatsApp começou a exibir um banner no topo da lista de conversas, informando que ele já está ativo e explicando que agora ele pode ser compartilhado com outras pessoas. Caso você queira verificar o nome de usuário de algum dos seus contatos, basta abrir a conversa com ele para conferi-lo.

De acordo com o WABetaInfo, o recurso está sendo liberado de forma gradual para quem já reservou um nome de usuário. Se esse for o seu caso, basta tocar no botão de adicionar (na aba Conversas) para abrir a lista de contatos, e em seguida, digitar o nome de usuário na barra de pesquisa.

Vale lembrar que isso não afetará a visualização dos números de telefone nos contatos com os quais você já iniciou uma conversa anteriormente. Nos moldes de rivais como o Telegram, os nomes de usuário apenas introduzem uma nova opção de acionar um determinado contato, alterando a primeira interação dos usuários, já que o número de telefone deixa de ser a única forma de iniciar uma conversa.

O WhatsApp está liberando o recurso completo de nomes de usuário para “uma fração muito limitada da sua base instalada no iOS e Android”, incluindo tanto versões betas quanto estáveis do aplicativo.

Vodafone Group continued to press European authorities for a fairer regulatory deal, this time arguing the forthcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) could enshrine outdated rules which favour OTTs over traditional service providers.

The operator highlighted a host of requirements operators must meet which OTTs and digital platforms do not.

It highlighted emergency service connectivity as an example of the imbalance, explaining people expect the function to be available no matter the app they use.

Vodafone stated traditional operators are also held to higher account in terms of maintaining open and resilient internet access, despite an increased reliance on “cloud providers, content delivery networks and large platforms that sit outside equivalent oversight”.

It asserted growth in the amount of fraudulent activity which “originates or is amplified upstream, across digital platforms and online services”, noting this is not subject to the same requirements placed on operators to prevent it.

Vodafone noted telecom service providers “invest heavily” in “network-level controls” and “cooperation with authorities”.

Customer verification is another bone of contention, with “overlapping” systems which “often duplicate” checks conducted by digital platforms and payment service providers. Operators also face various quality of service, security and “dispute handling” regulations for their customers.

“This asymmetry is often dismissed as a sector complaint, but the impact is most clearly felt by consumers,” Vodafone argued.

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Vodafone called for the DNA to include “an explicit functional-equivalent principle” to enable regulators to apply rules equally in areas where broadly the same service is being provided.

It argued there is a lack of reality in the DNA proposals, stating the “distinction” between communications services using a telephone number and those which do not “no longer maps neatly onto user experiences or market dynamics”.

Vodafone believes fraud and internet access rules must equally cover cloud platforms, content delivery systems and messaging services.

It argued levelling the playing field would promote innovation and give consumers greater confidence in digital services.

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Com as novas ofertas de roaming da NOS e da Vodafone, bem como a proliferação dos eSIM digitais, nunca houve tantas opções para manter o telemóvel a funcionar no estrangeiro. Mas escolher a solução certa depende do destino, e as diferenças podem ser tremendas.

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One of Australia's biggest mobile networks was down for a few hours, with Vodafone confirming that many of its customers were experiencing "intermittent issues" — but normal services have since been restored.

Vodafone Group and Airbus rolled out the carpet for a ruggedised device maker in a three-way collaboration which is offering European emergency services and critical industries a dedicated communications bundle.

RugGear devices are being added to a package involving Vodafone’s connectivity and an Airbus collaboration platform in a move the operator believes will simplify its pitch to emergency service and business customers.

Vodafone Business CEO Marika Auramo said the trio are delivering “a complete mission-critical communications” package.

Olivier Koczan, head of public safety and security with Airbus Defence and Space, declared the arrangement as “the ultimate toolset” for critical industries.

The package uses Vodafone’s Mission Critical Communications service, a cloud- and on-site Airbus platform, and RugGear’s range of toughened devices.

Vodafone noted the devices address the dangers of potential damage to units in the field and stated the broader deal deepens a relationship with Airbus originally struck in 2025.

The operator’s network is configured to prioritise communications from emergency personnel. Vodafone launched the service in Germany and is now widening availability to other European markets.

It stated Airbus’ Agnet secure critical communications platform can connect a large number of users to control rooms.

RugGear’s devices offer military-grade specifications, high intensity torches, scanners, GPS tracking and PTT capabilities.

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Vodafone Greece commenced early-stage talks about going Dutch on a fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) venture with utility PPC Group, a combination with the potential to pass almost 2.5 million homes.

The head of terms discussion over the 50:50 joint venture also involves the companies’ respective wholesale fibre operations. Vodafone explained any combined business would provide open access to ISPs.

PPC stated the FTTH network of the subsidiary in line for the combination currently passes 1.9 million households and Vodafone’s 550,000.

Alexandros Paterakis, vice chair of the PPC FiberGrid unit and deputy CEO for digital services at the group, said any tie-up would create a “leading digital network infrastructure in Greece”, along with advancing various of the company’s strategic goals.

For Vodafone, any agreement would “substantially accelerate the development of our fibre network” CEO Achilleas Kanaris said.

He added Greece is strategically important to Vodafone Group as a whole and explained the unit is focused on expanding its footprint, shifting from “copper to fibre” and contributing to “national digital coverage objectives”.

The companies emphasised no binding commitments had been made and they are yet to embark on due diligence processes, though indicated intentions to do so with a view to signing binding agreements.

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Vodafone Business and carmaker Geely’s European R&D division extended an existing partnership to cover adoption of a range of connectivity platforms intended to support vehicle monitoring and driver experience improvements.

The deal with Geely Technology Europe comprises Vodafone’s Internet in the Car, Mobile Private Networks and Cloud Connect products.

Vodafone noted capabilities supported by the systems include diagnostics, over the air software updates and secure data transfer between vehicles and cloud systems.

The operator is also providing connectivity across the Geely division’s operations in Germany and Sweden and for its sales teams across Europe.

Vodafone highlighted by 2030 98% of new passenger vehicles sold are expected to be connected, adding together with Geely it was “ready to help drive this expansion”.

Geely Technology Europe CEO Giovanni Lanfranchi said: “We’ve moved beyond simple transport solutions. Today, vehicles can be continuously improved through software, with data and connectivity enabling a more responsive and personalised user experience over time.”

Vodafone Business product and international business director Fanan Henriques added: “As the adoption rate of electric vehicles continues to grow, the opportunities to enhance their safety, efficiency and the user experience through digital connectivity are significant.”

“We’re supporting Geely’s growth in vehicle sales across Europe and its operations with a secure, multi-service digital infrastructure.”

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