WhatsApp will soon be your one-stop solution

European Union (EU) has identified Meta properties, including WhatsApp and Messenger, as dominant players in the instant messaging arena, owing to their vast user communities. In light of the new regulations outlined in the Digital Markets Act (DMA), WhatsApp faces a deadline to introduce interoperability features that enable communication with users without the necessity of creating a WhatsApp account. Early indications suggest that WhatsApp is actively working on implementing these changes, and the first signs of ongoing development are already visible. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), recently came into force with the sole objective to prevent major tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google from impeding fair competition within the industry. A key aim is to ensure that consumers have more accessible options for alternative services, simplifying the process of using them together seamlessly. In its initial phase, the EU legislators have designated 22 core platform services as gatekeepers and initiated inquiries into their operations. Meta, in particular, is under a strict deadline of six months to implement interoperability in WhatsApp and Messenger. Failure to do so could result in substantial fines amounting to 10 per cent of its annual global turnover. A summary of the 22
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