{
  "id": 14595040,
  "title": "WhatsApp Officially Rolls Out Guest Calls For Those Without An Account",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/whatsapp-officially-rolls-out-guest-calls-for-those-without-an-account",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:27:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407386/whatsapp-guest-calls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called guest calls, allowing users without an account to join calls. This enhancement builds on recent improvements, including a waiting room feature and support for audio and video calls on the web client. Guest calls are free, end-to-end encrypted, and have no time limit. Guests can participate in screen sharing, thumbs up and heart emoji reactions, and raise their hand to speak. However, they require the host's approval to join and can be removed from the call at any time. Guests cannot see other participants' phone numbers, send messages, or add others to the call. Only users with a WhatsApp account can create a call link, which is then shared with guests. The feature supports both one-on-one and group calls, with a maximum of 32 participants. Additionally, WhatsApp announced plans for a new calendar integration, which will let users create calls from their Google or Outlook calendar. The integration is expected to launch \"later this year\" after users install a plugin and connect their account.",
  "summary": "WhatsApp has been focusing on improving the calling experience with the recent rounds of updates. Previously, the company introduced a waiting room feature while adding support for audio and video calls to its web client. Now, the latest update brings guest calls to the messaging platform. This feature basically lets users invite those without an […] The post WhatsApp Officially Rolls Out Guest…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}