• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

WhatsApp to Allow Users Send Messages To Other Messaging Apps In New Update

September 11, 2023
Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
in Technology
0
WhatsApp to Allow Users Send Messages To Other Messaging Apps In New Update

The big messaging platform WhatsApp for Android beta (version 2.23.19.8), has unveiled a new feature called “Third-party chats” in a recent update to let users send messages to other Messaging Apps.

This beta release follows closely on the heels of the European Commission’s confirmation that Meta, the owner of WhatsApp, falls under the category of a “gatekeeper” as defined by the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

According to this legislation, communication applications like WhatsApp are obligated to introduce a feature called “chat interoperability” or “messaging compatibility”, which will allow its users to exchange messages with users of other third-party messaging applications. This feature must be implemented and functional by March 2024.

RelatedPosts

China’s 6G Breakthrough Signals Bold Leap into Fourth Industrial Revolution

Lab-Grown Sperm And Eggs Could Soon Enable Parents To Design Their Future Children

Intel’s New Laptop Chips to Extend Battery Life

At the recent stage of ‘Third-party-chats’, the screen remains non-functional and inaccessible to users. However, its name hints at an important development as it is the potential expansion of Meta’s encrypted messaging app to support cross-platform compatibility.

The DMA’s aim in this is to make sure big tech companies’ digital services remain open to everyone. To do this, DMA’s rules emphasize that messaging apps must work together, so you can message your friends even if you use different apps. It also says that gatekeepers have to let you delete apps that come with your device and use other app stores if you want to. This way, it gives more freedom and choice to users.

Speaking on this, Meta and Microsoft are each developing their mobile app stores in reaction to the DMA. Meanwhile, the European Commission is investigating to determine if Apple’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing search engine, Edge browser, and advertising service comply with the new regulatory standards.

Google is actively engaged in efforts to enhance interoperability between its diverse messaging applications, including Google Chat, Google Meet, and Android Messages. Also, Telegram had long offered a bot API that permitted developers to integrate Telegram with various platforms and services. This approach facilitated a certain level of interoperability, allowing diverse applications to interact with Telegram

image 59

WhatsApp Stepping Up Among Other Messaging Apps

WhatsApp’s venture into cross-platform messaging brings forth a plethora of advantages for users. First, it significantly enhances the overall user experience. By enabling seamless communication across different platforms, WhatsApp eliminates the frustrating communication barriers that often arise from device restrictions.

Convenience is another thing this update offers. Users can effortlessly switch between devices, be it smartphones, tablets, or desktop computers, without the fear of losing their chat history or missing important messages. This flexibility adds a layer of convenience to the messaging experience that many users appreciate.

For business users, cross-platform messaging offers enhanced productivity. It allows professionals to stay connected and productive across different devices. This means they can seamlessly continue their work-related conversations, even when transitioning between mobile and desktop environments.

The ability to back up and synchronize messages, media, and chats across platforms is another significant advantage. This ensures that important data is preserved and easily accessible, contributing to data security and convenience. it is particularly useful for managing both personal and professional communications with ease.

In the competitive landscape of messaging apps, adopting cross-platform functionality becomes a strategic step. WhatsApp is ensuring it remains competitive in the crowded messaging app market, attracting and retaining users with its versatility.

In addition, cross-platform messaging facilitates integration with other apps and services, offering users a more connected digital experience. This further enhances the utility and appeal of WhatsApp in users’ daily lives.

Other Updates from Whatsapp In Recent Time

WhatsApp has been on a roll regarding product updates. It joined the video conferencing segment by beta-testing a screen-sharing ability for its video call feature. Despite being a sector dominated by headlights like Microsoft’s Teams and Google’s Meet, the Meta-owned application is unfazed.

A month ago, it announced a feature that allowed people to send short videos in chats. Four months ago, a handful of security-related features were introduced. Essentially, WhatsApp hasn’t slowed down in its efforts to grow through innovative updates.

The messaging app unveiled the WhatsApp Chat Lock feature that lets users hide chats they don’t want other people to have access to.

READ ALSO: GEPA Collaborates With Access Bank to Support Ghanaian Exporters

Tags: Android MessagesDigital Markets Act (DMA)Google ChatGoogle MeetTelegramWhatsAppWhatsApp to Allow Users Send Messages To Other Messaging Apps In New Update
Please login to join discussion
Previous Post

Bernard Mornah Accuses Police Of Frustrating Planned BoG Protest

Next Post

U.S Marks 22nd Anniversary Of 9/11

Sign up for The Vaultz analytic wire

Get weekly news analysis from top editors at The Vaultz and stay informed on trending economic and business issues from across the globe.

Related Posts

LGBTQ concerns in Ghana
General News

Ghana Slammed for UN LGBTQ Abstention

July 9, 2025
Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns
Securities/Markets

Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns

July 9, 2025
Bright Simons, E&P, Azumah
General News

Bright Simons Slams E&P Over Gold Mine Controversy

July 8, 2025
Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade
Banking

Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade

July 8, 2025
Kwasi Sibo
Sports

Kwasi Sibo Eyes Black Stars Call-Up

July 8, 2025
Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs As Adviser
UK

Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs As Adviser

July 8, 2025
LGBTQ concerns in Ghana
General News

Ghana Slammed for UN LGBTQ Abstention

by Lilian AhedorJuly 9, 2025
Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns
Securities/Markets

Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns

by Stephen M.CJuly 9, 2025
Bright Simons, E&P, Azumah
General News

Bright Simons Slams E&P Over Gold Mine Controversy

by Silas Kafui AssemJuly 8, 2025
Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade
Banking

Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade

by Stephen M.CJuly 8, 2025
Kwasi Sibo
Sports

Kwasi Sibo Eyes Black Stars Call-Up

by Evans Junior OwuJuly 8, 2025
Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs As Adviser
UK

Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs As Adviser

by Lawrence AnkutseJuly 8, 2025
LGBTQ concerns in Ghana
Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns
Bright Simons, E&P, Azumah
Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade
Kwasi Sibo
Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs As Adviser
[/vc_row_inner]

Recent News

  • Ghana Slammed for UN LGBTQ Abstention
  • Databank Forecasts Prolonged Slump in T-Bill Demand Over Low Yield Concerns
  • Bright Simons Slams E&P Over Gold Mine Controversy
  • Bank Al-Maghrib Joins Afreximbank’s PAPSS to Drive Intra-African Trade
  • Kwasi Sibo Eyes Black Stars Call-Up
The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.