WhatsApp Developing Guest Calls Feature to Join Calls Without App or Account
WhatsApp is developing a guest calls feature that will allow people without a WhatsApp account to join calls via a shared web link. Users can create call links from the Calls tab and share them, enabling guests to join through a browser without downloading the app or signing up. Hosts must approve guests before entry and can manage participants during calls. The feature will include end-to-end encryption to secure conversations and is currently under development, with no public testing available yet.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: indiatvnews, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 7 Sept, 09:56 am. Other outlets followed.
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