Compatibility: New WhatsApp tool that lets you send messages to other apps.

The world’s leading instant messaging application. whatsappannounced new updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for all users in Europe. This update comes in response to two new regulations introduced in the European Union regarding Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Among the changes that the billionaire and Meta owner’s app will experience are: Mark Zuckerbergthey stand out compatibility, changing the minimum age for access to the platform and international data transfer mechanisms.

. For WhatsApp users to be able to use all these tools, they must first accept the terms of service dated April 11to comply with European standards.

Among all the new features contained in this update, the most noticeable among users is compatibility. In particular, this function will allow individuals Chat with users of other messaging apps such as Telegram, Facebook Messenger or Signalamong other things, without those people installing said application.

What role does compatibility play?

WhatsApp claims that this digital tool, Besides being optional, it is intended to facilitate communication with other instant messaging applications.

. As Dick Brower, WhatsApp’s CTO, explained to Wired, another goal of compatibility is “maintain confidentiality, security and integrity.”

In addition to being able to send text messages, audio, images, GIFs, videos or other files in the future Calls and group chats between applications are expected. By accepting the terms of service, entering this tool will result in changing the application interface, changing its color from green to white.

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