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technology1 year ago

WhatsApp's Third-Party Chat Feature: What You Need to Know

WhatsApp is set to introduce a feature allowing users to enable third-party chats for specific platforms, potentially offering more control over incoming messages from rival messaging apps. A screenshot suggests that users may be able to choose which apps to allow for third-party chats, enhancing privacy and security. However, the feature may be limited to European users due to legal requirements, and it's noted that group chats, voice, and video calls won't be supported.

via Android Authority|
#messaging-apps#privacy#security
technology1 year ago

"WhatsApp's Major Change: Third-Party Chats Just Days Away"

WhatsApp is set to undergo a major transformation as it prepares to comply with the Digital Markets Act, which requires the app to open up to third-party messaging apps in the European Union. The upcoming update will allow users to communicate across multiple apps, providing more versatile communication options and aligning with EU regulations. Users will have the ability to choose which third-party apps can communicate with WhatsApp and can opt in or out of the interoperability feature. While the release date is not yet confirmed, the changes are expected to arrive soon, possibly before the March 7 deadline set by the Digital Markets Act.

via Forbes|
#digital-markets-act#european-union#interoperability
technology2 years ago

WhatsApp Enhances Cross-Platform Messaging with New Chat Filters and Group Chat Filtering Features

WhatsApp is reportedly working on cross-platform compatibility with the introduction of a new screen called "Third-party chats" in its Android beta update. This development aligns with the European Commission's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires gatekeepers like WhatsApp to interoperate with third-party messaging apps by March 2024. The DMA aims to prevent gatekeepers from imposing unfair conditions and ensure the openness of important digital services. Meta and Microsoft are also planning their own mobile app stores in response to the DMA, while the European Commission is investigating whether Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine, Edge browser, and advertising service comply with the new regulation.

via The Verge|
#cross-platform-messaging#european-commission#meta