WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world. The Meta-owned app was among the first to offer end-to-end encryption on all messages, offering users added security and peace of mind.

Axar.az reports that now, a potential new feature has been spotted on the app and it's one I'm really excited about. As spotted by WABetaInfo, the latest version of the app shows a feature called "Third-Party Chats", which is currently under development.

That's likely to be in relation to impending EU legislation which would force messaging apps to interact with one another. Essentially, I should be able to message you on WhatsApp, and you read it on Messenger, and vice versa.

It's a really exciting change. I've mentioned before that I'm a big fan of some messaging apps, but can't really use them because no one else does. With this setup, I would be able to make use of whichever messaging platform worked best for me and message others on whichever one worked best for them.

The window found in WhatsApp was left bare, with no signs that it's currently a functional part of the app. However, seeing it appear at all is a positive sign, and could mean a bigger update that is the full functionality is coming soon.