Meta is on the cusp of launching third-party integration with WhatsApp in Europe — one thing that’s required by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It’s rolling out “over the approaching months” with WhatsApp’s stage of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) maintained.
Meta says that BirdyChat and Haiket would be the first third-party companies to implement messaging interoperability with WhatsApp. No, we haven’t heard of them both, however that’s what leveling the enjoying area seems like.
WhatsApp customers in Europe will ultimately see a notification within the settings tab that can clarify easy methods to opt-in to 3rd get together messaging. It’ll work in WhatsApp for iOS and Android, however not on desktops, net, or tablets.
Meta says that “third-party messaging apps should use the identical stage of E2EE as WhatsApp,” and Meta can’t see encrypted messages in transit. Content material can embrace textual content, pictures, movies, voice messages, and paperwork. It’ll additionally solely work for customers with a WhatsApp account registered to telephone numbers in areas coated by the DMA, according to the FAQ.
Meta warns that third-party apps “would possibly deal with your information otherwise” than it will — is {that a} unhealthy factor?
