WhatsApp is at the center of a new evolution. There cross-platform chat is an upcoming feature that could fundamentally change the way we interact online. This innovation is in response to the new regulations imposed by the European Union. But what does all this mean for the average WhatsApp user? Let's see the upcoming feature and because we're talking about it right now, thanks to the team at BetaInfo.
The new EU regulation: Digital Markets Act (DMA)
The European Union has always been at the forefront of regulating digital technologies and platforms. With the recent Digital Markets Act (DMA), the EU aims to create a fairer and more competitive digital environment. This law requires large companies like WhatsApp to offer interoperability, or the possibility for users to communicate through different messaging platforms. WhatsApp, being one of the platforms with a huge user base, has six months to comply with these new guidelines. But what does it mean? Basically, we can use the messaging app talk to users of other social networks owned by Meta.
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What is WhatsApp cross-platform chat?
The idea behind cross-platform chat is simple but revolutionary. We imagine we can send a message from WhatsApp to a friend who uses another app, such as Signal or Telegram, without having to switch from one platform to another. Not only would this make communication easier, but it could also give smaller messaging apps a boost, allowing them to compete more effectively with giants like WhatsApp.
Obviously the of your digital ecosystem. is a major concern when it comes to online messaging. Fortunately, WhatsApp has confirmed that the end-to-end encryption, one of its most popular security features, it will also be maintained in interoperable messaging systems. Furthermore, according to Article 7 of new regulations, users will have the ability to opt out of using this feature, thus providing an additional level of control over their privacy.
