WhatsApp tests feature to enable groups with users of other apps
The instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new feature in Europe that allows users to create groups with users of other messaging applications. This innovation comes in response to a new European Union regulation called the Digital Markets Act
WhatsApp is preparing to launch a new feature that will allow users to create groups with users of other messaging applications, in response to the new EU regulation called the Digital Markets Act.
The feature is already in the testing phase in Europe. As a result, “people who use this messaging application will be able to message others who prefer to use Telegram or Signal. But the most transformative aspect of this change is that everything can be done without leaving the application.”
Regarding the Digital Markets Act, it “requires large technology companies to open their services so they are compatible with each other. This aims to break down the digital walls that separate one app from another.”
Testing of the beta versions shows that users will be able to send messages, photos, videos, voice notes, and documents without switching apps. “However, some features, such as custom stickers or disappearing messages, may not be available at first.”
Meta has confirmed that users will have the option to select who can contact them from other applications. “There will be several options: allow messages from everyone, only from contacts, or block access altogether. This aims to prevent spam or unwanted messages from external platforms.”
End-to-end encryption will remain the primary tool for protecting the privacy of conversations so that no one, not even WhatsApp, can read users’ messages.
Among the specifications of the new feature is the option to choose whether they prefer to receive only WhatsApp messages in their inbox or messages from other applications together. In addition, it includes a “simple onboarding process where users can learn more about third-party chats and activate the feature. Options will include choosing which third-party apps they want to receive messages from and how they would like to manage their inbox,” as Meta published on its blog.
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Source: primicia
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