Islamabad, Sep 7: First available to customers in the European Union, Meta has revealed its plans to incorporate third-party chats into its widely used messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger. More options will be available soon; users will be able to decide whether to combine messages from Messenger, WhatsApp, and compatible third-party apps into one inbox or to keep them apart.
Meta is introducing new notifications in Messenger and WhatsApp to improve the user experience. When users have the opportunity to link chats from newly supported third-party apps, these notifications will let them know. By providing a wide range of features, including as reactions, direct replies, typing indicators, and read receipts, Meta highlights its dedication to going above and beyond the minimum needs for interoperable messaging and guaranteeing a smooth and feature-rich communication experience.
To further reduce barriers between messaging services, the business wants to launch the ability to create groups with contacts from third-party chat apps starting in the next year. By 2027, the corporation even hopes to introduce capability for audio and video conversations from third parties.
These changes occur as Meta works to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act and avoid being labeled as a “digital gatekeeper.” Because of this classification, Meta must abide by laws mandating Messenger and WhatsApp to work with other messaging programs like iMessage, Telegram, Google Messages, Signal, and others.
Third-party apps wishing to integrate with Messenger and WhatsApp will have to use the same Signal Protocol that Meta’s platforms use in order to protect privacy and security. To make this easier, App developers must sign an agreement stating that Meta will provide partners with access to the Signal Protocol upon request.
