"Meta is on the cusp of launching third-party integration with WhatsApp in Europe - something that's required by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It's rolling out "over the coming months" with WhatsApp's level of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) maintained. Meta says that BirdyChat and Haiket will be the first third-party services to implement messaging interoperability with WhatsApp. No, we haven't heard of them either, but that's what leveling the playing field looks like."
"WhatsApp users in Europe will eventually see a notification in the settings tab that will explain how to opt-in to third party messaging. It will work in WhatsApp for iOS and Android, but not on desktops, web, or tablets. Meta says that "third-party messaging apps must use the same level of E2EE as WhatsApp," and Meta can't see encrypted messages in transit. Content can include text, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents."
Meta will roll out third-party integration with WhatsApp across Europe over the coming months to comply with the Digital Markets Act. BirdyChat and Haiket will be the first third-party services to implement interoperability. Users in covered regions will receive an opt-in notification in WhatsApp settings to allow third-party messaging. Interoperability will function on WhatsApp for iOS and Android only, excluding desktops, web, and tablets. Third-party apps must use the same level of end-to-end encryption as WhatsApp, preventing Meta from seeing encrypted messages in transit. Supported content includes text, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents. Third-party apps might handle user data differently.
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