Pakyong, Feb. 8 -- WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce support for third-party chat applications, allowing users to communicate with friends on different messaging platforms.

This move precedes the implementation of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March, aimed at fostering fair competition in digital markets.

Dick Brouwer, an engineering director at WhatsApp, expressed readiness to accommodate the platform's vast user base of over 2 billion individuals, emphasizing the company's commitment to ensuring both connectivity and privacy. Users will be able to exchange various media types, including text, images, voice messages, videos, and files, across different apps, with features like calls and group chats slated for fut...