WhatsApp Launches Guest Calling to Include Non-Users in Voice and Video Calls
WhatsApp has introduced a 'Guest Calling' feature allowing users to invite non-WhatsApp users to join voice and video calls via shared links, accessible through computer browsers without account creation. Calls support up to 32 participants, are free, end-to-end encrypted, and have no time limits. Guests wait in a virtual lobby until admitted by the host, cannot see participant numbers, send messages, or add others, but can share screens and use emoji reactions. Calendar integration is planned for later this year.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, moneycontrol, timesnow, firstpost. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 14 Oct, 03:35 pm. Other outlets followed.