Overview
- A beta spotted in Android version 2.25.32.7 enables group chats that include users from other messaging apps, according to WABetaInfo.
- Participation is restricted to Europe for now, and every member must enable the interoperability option before a mixed-app group can be created.
- Third‑party groups support basic text, voice notes, documents, and simple video, but exclude Status, disappearing messages, stickers, and voice or video calls.
- Users can keep third‑party conversations in a separate section or merge them with regular chats, with customizable notifications for external messages.
- WhatsApp is also testing storage management from chat info screens, Meta AI image generation for Status updates, and monthly limits on messages to new chats without replies, with an exception request option.