WhatsApp and Messenger, both owned by Meta, are set to undergo significant changes to comply with the new EU law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This law requires designated messaging services to enable interoperability with third-party messaging services that meet specific eligibility criteria, including technical and security requirements.
As of March 7th, the DMA has come into force, and Meta has confirmed its readiness to implement the act's initial requirements. Initially, the interoperability will allow for 1:1 text messaging between individual users, as well as the sharing of various media types like images, voice messages, and videos. Future phases will expand functionality to include group messaging and calling.
