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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Users Message/Call Users Across Apps

Meta has also mentioned plans to include video calls under this interoperability feature, though this is expected to roll out in 2027.

WhatsApp is a widely used instant messaging platform in India with quite a lot of popularity. According to reports, the Meta owned platform is now preparing itself for one of the biggest changes in its history. The instant messaging platform might soon allow users to chat or call people who use other apps. Third party interoperability might soon be made available as the Meta owned app plans to comply with rules in some regions. 

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Third Party Interoperability On WhatsApp — How, When Will The Function Work?

WhatsApp is set to introduce an interoperability feature that will allow users to send messages to people on other messaging platforms and eventually make both video and audio calls across apps. These updates are part of Meta's efforts to comply with the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to prevent tech giants like Meta from favoring their own services over others. This push for WhatsApp's interoperability aligns with similar regulations imposed on companies like Apple and Google.

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Meta has also mentioned plans to include video calls under this interoperability feature, though this is expected to roll out in 2027. As for how third-party messaging support will work, Meta plans to notify users when the feature becomes available, allowing them to choose which apps they’d like to send or receive chats from. Users will have the option to integrate these messages within their regular WhatsApp feed or access them via a separate inbox.

While these changes are significant, it is unlikely that WhatsApp users in India will experience this feature anytime soon unless there are major developments in the coming years.

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