Meta’s WhatsApp Is Almost Ready For Third-Party Messaging
Meta has said that WhatsApp is almost ready to send messages to third-party apps for EU-based users, revealing details about the upcoming update’s new features and enhanced user experience.
The update will also impact Meta’s Facebook-tied Messenger service and will add new options to the WhatsApp platform. These include the capability to place WhatsApp messages in the same inbox as third-party chats or keep them distinct. Among the other new features Meta is introducing are notifications that inform users about third-party conversations and reminders of a third-party app becoming available.
Meta wrote in a blog post:
We’ve heard loud and clear from other messaging services that the option for users to connect with people using other apps should be clear and easy to find. As a result, we have built new notifications into WhatsApp and Messenger that inform users about third-party chats. We will remind users each time a new third-party messaging app becomes available.”
Meta also teased cross-platform voice and video calling within WhatsApp, which is planned for rollout in 2027.
Sennheiser Launches Q-SYS Control Plugin for TeamConnect Ceiling Medium
Sennheiser has introduced a Q-SYS Control Plugin for TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M).
German audio equipment designer Sennheiser has developed a control plugin in collaboration with Q-SYS through its Q-SYS Ecosystem, a partner community where software and hardware manufacturers collaborate to create and integrate products for the Q-SYS platform.
“We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Q-SYS to develop the TCC M plugin,” said Charlie Jones, Sennheiser’s Global Alliance and Partnership Manager. “This plugin, along with others from our ongoing collaboration, ensures that integrating the Sennheiser microphone portfolio with the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video, and control Platform is as efficient and straightforward as possible.”
Now available in the Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager, the plugin has been thoroughly tested and approved by Q-SYS, the audio, video, and control platform, earning the solution a certified badge.
Dubber Names Matthew Bellizia Its New CEO
Dubber has named Matthew Bellizia as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Bellizia begins his role this Tuesday, September 10, with Dubber highlighting his “extensive and relevant global technology business experience”. He replaces interim CEO Peter Pawlowitsch, who has held the role since February.
“I’m very excited to be joining Dubber and leading the company on the next part of its growth journey,” Bellizia said.
Dubber has a number of key fundamental attributes, including strong customer retention and a technology platform with over 225 communication service provider relationships to deliver its exciting conversational intelligence products. It presents a unique opportunity to build from this strong base and streamline the business to align with the company’s dual objectives of growth and profitability.”
The company suspended Bellizia’s permanent predecessor, Steve McGovern (also Dubber’s Managing Director at the time), after the business uncovered a financial anomaly in its accounts. Pawlowitsch stepped up as acting CEO.
The discovery occurred during the audit review of Dubber’s half-year accounts at the end of 2023, prompting the company to notify the market that it was attempting to locate $26.6 million, which was believed to be held in a term deposit account.
Dubber adds that Pawlowitsch will return to his previous role as part-time Executive Director.
