A new WhatsApp update will soon allow you to send messages on the app to friends who use other messaging apps such as Messenger, Telegram and Signal.
The most popular messaging app will soon let you send texts to those who do not even have the app – marking a major change for the platform.
The change comes after the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which stipulates that tech companies ensure interoperability between their apps and third-party apps.
Meta, who own Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, say they hope to give other features such as typing indicators, read receipts and more for all chats with third-party apps.
And those worried about their privacy should feel relieved, as encryption will remain standard in all of the messages on WhatsApp.
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