In March, WhatsApp announced upgrades that will allow users to send and receive messages from other apps. This new feature is a response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which requires companies like Meta to open up their products to competitors. WhatsApp beta 2 users in Europe are already testing the new software, which will enable messaging from Instagram, Messenger, Signal, and SMS. Notably, messages from Telegram may not be included due to security requirements.
As part of this new regulation, Apple was fined a record amount for restricting customers from signing up for certain services outside of its app store. The new feature allowing messages from other apps is currently available to EU users but is expected to expand globally. This update will allow users to view messages from other apps without needing them installed on their device, all while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
In addition to this update, Meta has also been testing a version of WhatsApp for iPads, which will include features like phone and video calls. The connection to the iPad version is similar to connecting to WhatsApp on a computer, and users will not need to re-scan a QR code after initially linking their accounts. The app will feature the familiar green design and will likely be well-received by users.
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