WhatsApp to support cross-platform messaging

Impending EU regulations are driving WhatsApp towards interoperability

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WhatsApp to support cross-platform messaging
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WhatsApp to support cross-platform messaging

Meta-owned WhatsApp is set to introduce cross-messaging capabilities with other platforms, potentially allowing users to chat seamlessly with individuals using Signal, Telegram, and other messaging apps.

The move comes in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is slated to take effect next month and will mandate Meta to enable interoperability with third-party messaging a...

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