Metas WhatsApp to Allow Third-Party Messaging in Europe: A New Era of InteroperabilityMetas WhatsApp is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Europe, enabling users to message people on other platforms. This shift is driven by the Digital Markets Act and will allow users to communicate with friends using different apps directly from WhatsApp, maintaining its robust end-to-end encryption.The feature will roll out over the coming months, with BirdyChat and Haiket being the first third-party services to integrate with WhatsApp. Users will receive a notification in their settings to opt into this feature, available on iOS and Android mobile devices.Meta emphasizes that any third-party app connecting with WhatsApp must use the same high level of end-to-end encryption, ensuring Meta cannot view these encrypted messages. The content supported includes text, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents, applicable only to WhatsApp accounts registered to phone numbers within regions covered by the Digital Markets Act.However, Meta warns users that third-party apps might handle user data differently, urging users to consider this when deciding whether to opt into this new feature.

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