WhatsApp Introduces Guest Calling Feature For Non-Users Via Links

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Meta's WhatsApp now allows users to invite non-users to calls via shareable links. Guests do not need a WhatsApp account or the app, as they can join via a web browser. The feature includes standard call functions like screen sharing and emoji reactions, with end-to-end encryption. However, guests must be admitted by the host from a virtual waiting room and cannot initiate calls themselves.

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