Is it the dawn of messaging app interoperability?

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Have you always wanted to exchange messages, send files or make video calls across multiple messaging apps in one place? Our lead story in this week's edition of The Draft features a Germany-based company which specialises in building interoperable social Web 3.0 solutions. This week, the company launched a service that would make your favourite messaging apps interoperable.

Plus you will find other important technology stories including startup exits, tech layoffs, business shutdowns, government tech equipment bans, startup funding deals, and mobile insights that we covered this week.

Enjoy the weekend!

- Emmanuel, Data Journalist at Techloy.com