WhatsApp presented a new update as part of the program beta testing testflight, upgrading the message version until 24.2.10.72, which is available in Testflight application. About this it became known the Wabetainfo portal.
The main focus of the new update is the development of the function of the cross-platform exchange of messages, the purpose of which is to comply with the new requirements of the European Union. The new function will be available in future updates to iOS.
The previous WhatsApp updates for Android were also aimed at supporting third-party chats, as part of the compliance with the Digital Markets Act, DMA). DMA regulates the activities of large technological companies, demanding from them to provide the ability to communicate users through various applications.
According to the new DMA rules, WhatsApp, which occupies a dominant position in the messengers market, will have to introduce strict rules that allow users to communicate through various platforms. In particular, a new section is being developed in the application that will contain all incoming messages from the chats of third-party applications.
One of the key advantages of DMA is the introduction of cross-platform compatibility, allowing people to communicate with other WhatsApp through various messengers. For example, the Signal user will be able to send messages to the WhatsApp user without even having WhatsApp.
This innovation contributes to wider and more diverse communication. In accordance with DMA, users will have to manually activate the option and be able to abandon it. In addition, it is necessary to maintain through encryption to ensure safety in cross-platform communication.