No WhatsApp? No Problem! Guest Chat feature to launch soon for you

The new feature is named “Guest Chats. ” With this, WhatsApp users can chat directly with someone who isn’t using the app by sending them an invite link. The receiver doesn’t need to download the app or make an account.

New Delhi: WhatsApp is now planning to make chatting available in more areas. The company is developing a brand new and special feature, which means you will soon be able to send messages to people who don't have WhatsApp installed or don't have an account.

A report from WaBetaInfo says the new feature is now being tested on Android beta version 2.25.22.13 and will be available to beta users soon.

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What Is Guest Chats?

The new feature is named "Guest Chats. " With this, WhatsApp users can chat directly with someone who isn't using the app by sending them an invite link. The receiver doesn't need to download the app or make an account. The person who received the invite can use a secure interface, such as WhatsApp Web, by clicking on the link.

WhatsApp mentions that this new chatting feature will also have end-to-end encryption. Only the sender and the receiver can read the message. No one else will be able to see it. Also, the whole guest chat experience is managed by WhatsApp's own system, which makes the feature dependable and quick.

Feature Limits

However, the 'Guest Chat' feature does have some limits. For example, users won't be able to share photos, videos, or GIFs. Voice and video messages will not be available. There is no option to make a call. This feature will only work for personal chats between two people, so group chats won't be available.

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WhatsApp Major Plan

With this feature, they might be trying to bring more people onto their platform who haven't downloaded the app before. It will serve as an easy way for people who don't use WhatsApp yet to try out the app and see its interface.

When It Will Be Launched?

The company hasn't officially said when the feature will be launched, but people think it might be available to beta users soon. After that, public users should also be able to use this facility.

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