WhatsApp Rolls Out Events Hub With Shareable Invites, Custom Reminders

The latest WhatsApp update introduces an Events Home feature, enabling users to plan and manage events while inviting non-WhatsApp users. This new feature, announced by the company, addresses user requests for a centralized platform to create and coordinate gatherings. Users can access the Events Home within the Settings menu, where they can view past and upcoming events, including those they've created or been invited to.

To organize events, hosts can input details such as the event's name, date, time, location, a WhatsApp call link, cover photo, and custom reminders. Additionally, hosts have the option to include a plus one. Privacy remains a priority, with the host's phone number concealed from guests they don't know. Non-WhatsApp users will only view the event address upon RSVP.

The company assures that personal calls and messages stay private with end-to-end encryption. The events hub is set to roll out to all users over the next few weeks. This update, along with other initiatives, indicates WhatsApp's commitment to integrating users who don't have an account. The company already introduced a feature allowing these individuals to participate in video calls, and similar considerations may be applied to future features.