In March 2024, WhatsApp announce the development of its new feature called Chat Interoperability” that allow users to be able to send a message to WhatsApp from another apps third-party apps like Signal, Telegram.
The New Feature Will Allow Users To:
- Choose which third-party apps they trust,
- Opt for that third-party apps whenever they want,
- Cross messaging using WhatsApp on that third party app,
- Develop a dedicated chat info screen for third-party chats.
WhatsApp main purpose here to be able to chat with users from other platforms without having to install that other app.
In response to Europe’s Digital Markets Act, WhatsApp is actively working on a chat interoperability feature. This feature let users to send messages to third-party apps like Signal or Telegram directly from WhatsApp.
This big changes for users. As now you don’t need to switch between different apps to chat with friends and family. Whether you are chatting on Messenger, Signal, or Apple iMessage, WhatsApp will seamlessly integrate all messages from these platforms into its interface.
The Company is taking precautions to ensure the security and privacy of users. Encryption will be a key aspect of the interoperability feature, maintaining the confidentiality of messages exchanged across different platforms. Additionally, measures will be in place to mitigate the risk of spam and unwanted messages, safeguarding the user experience. Stay tuned for further updates as WhatsApp continues to develop this innovative feature in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Lastly, the idea behind WhatsApp Interoperability is very simple. It revolves around the idea that you shouldn’t have to worry about which messaging app your contacts are using to reach them. Ideally, communication should flow seamlessly from one app to another without the need to juggle multiple platforms.
For example: In an ideal interoperable world, you can use Apple’s iMessage to chat with someone on Telegram.
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