An indispensable tool for everyone
Since its creation in 2009, WhatsApp has become an indispensable tool in daily communication for almost all people. Part of its success is that it is a fairly simple App, which allows all kinds of people to make use of it. Even so, little by little it has been evolving and this means that it has changed a lot since 2012, incorporating improvements that greatly facilitate communication and interaction between people. The latest improvement will go live this March. After more than a decade of service, WhatsApp is about to implement the most significant change in its history.
Interoperability: a revolution in communication
The novelty that WhatsApp, owned by Meta, will implement this March 6 is interoperability, that is, the possibility for users to send messages to other messaging platforms such as Telegram, Signal, possibly iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Skype, and Google Messages without having to leave the application. This functionality will also allow receiving messages from these platforms, marking a before and after in the way users communicate through different messaging services.
What can and cannot be done with interoperability in WhatsApp
Interoperability will begin with the sending of texts, audios, photos, videos and other files between individual users. In the future, it is planned to add other functionalities already existing in WhatsApp, such as calls and group chats.
This new feature will be optional, allowing users to choose whether to use it. Those who opt in to this functionality will see a new interface in their inbox, which will include a separate section for “third-party chats” with users of other apps.
Benefits of WhatsApp interoperability
WhatsApp interoperability offers several benefits to users:
– You don’t have to have a thousand applications on your mobile. You will be able to communicate with friends, family or work colleagues who use different platforms directly from WhatsApp.
– It will be much easier to plan meetings or meetings. You will be able to communicate with all participants, regardless of the messaging platform they use.
– It will be easier to communicate in collaborative work projects. You will be able to efficiently share information, files and project updates with all members, regardless of their preferred platform.
– Improvement in case of emergencies and important communications. You will be able to contact someone urgently from WhatsApp, ensuring that the message arrives as quickly as possible.
Security and privacy
WhatsApp interoperability keeps users’ security and privacy as a priority. End-to-end encryption is maintained on cross-platform communications, ensuring that communication is as secure as within the WhatsApp platform itself.
This change in WhatsApp responds to the new Digital Markets Law of the European Union, which seeks to promote fair competition between the different instant messaging platforms. This will allow users to enjoy a broader and more connected communication experience.
conclusion
With the implementation of interoperability, WhatsApp enters a new era of communications. This significant change will allow users to connect with other messaging platforms without leaving the app, improving their communication experience and making it easier to interact with others.
