Meta will allow third-party apps to call WhatsApp and Messenger from 2027
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Meta plans to integrate third-party applications into WhatsApp and Messenger. Starting in 2027, users will be able to make voice and video calls through third-party applications, as well as exchange messages with advanced features.
Meta has announced that starting in 2027, third-party applications will be able to make voice and video calls to WhatsApp and Messenger users. This was reported by Meta, according to UNN.
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According to the update, WhatsApp and Messenger will receive notifications about new compatible third-party applications, as well as the ability to create separate folders for messages from third-party applications or combine them into a common inbox.
By 2025, Meta plans to launch group chats with third-party applications, and in 2027, it will add a call function. In the future, the company also promises to expand messaging capabilities, including reactions, text entry indicators, and read notifications for third-party chats.
Meta notes that it will cooperate with third-party services to ensure the security and quality of the new features, although it is unclear whether other popular messengers such as Viber and Telegram will support them.
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