Neues Feature für Calls: WhatsApp führt Gastanrufe ein: Mitreden auch ohne Konto

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called "Guest Calls" that allows users to invite non-users to join voice and video calls. The guests do not need to install any additional software; they can join the call directly through a browser link. Participation in calls is free and has no time limit. The guests must obtain the approval of the caller to join a call, either individually or in a group with up to 32 participants.

Guests must wait in a waiting room until they are admitted. They cannot chat during the call, but they can share their screens, send reactions, or raise their virtual hands. Guests cannot see the phone numbers of other participants, send messages, or invite others to join the call. However, they can share their screens, send reactions, or raise their virtual hands during the call.

To invite someone to a call, users must tap the call icon in the upper right corner, select the plus sign (+), and create a call link that is sent to the invited person. Meta plans to integrate Google and Outlook calendars in the coming year, allowing users to start calls directly from these calendars. The Guest Call feature may take some time to appear on all smartphones and tablets, so users should check the app stores for updates.