Popular messaging application WhatsApp is making significant progress on its platform. iOS users.
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This advancement will allow its users to communicate with people on third-party platforms, Without having to have a Meta account. This initiative is a direct response to new regulations imposed by the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
This law sets special rules for large technology companies. ‘gatekeepers’ or controllers of the digital market aim to ensure fair competition in the sector. These regulations force these companies to adopt certain obligations and prohibitions that promote free competition.
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Last September, WABetaInfo, a portal specialized in tracking WhatsApp news, discovered new functionality in the beta version 2.23.19.8 of WhatsApp for Android. ‘Third party chats’ (Third party chats).
Recently, the same portal observed that this feature has been included in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS. Released via TestFlight beta programIn version 2.24.2.72, it is exclusive to Apple’s operating system.
Meta developed this communication alternative on WhatsApp, allows its users to interact with others on platforms like Telegram or Signaleliminating the need for the latter to have a Meta account.
This development not only expands communication possibilities between different platforms, but also Maintains Meta policies regarding end-to-end encryption.
This feature forms the basis of the service offered by WhatsApp. To guarantee the security and confidentiality of its users’ communications.
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On the other hand, WABetaInfo emphasized that the messaging platform remains stable despite the integration of new functions. Maintaining high security standards in its services.
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Source: Exame
