WhatsApp is piloting a guest chats feature that enables users to initiate chats with non-users, who do not have WhatsApp accounts. This feature is available in the beta version for Android and is expected to roll out to regular Android and iOS apps. Users can send a chat link that directs non-users to a platform resembling WhatsApp Web for secure chatting. However, guest chat users face limitations like inability to send media files or initiate calls, aligning with new EU interoperability regulations.
The guest chat feature allows WhatsApp users to send a chat link via text message, email, or social media to people in their contacts who do not have the app or an active WhatsApp account.
Once the link is opened, the non-WhatsApp user will be transferred to a platform similar to WhatsApp Web, where they can chat with WhatsApp users with end-to-end encryption.
Guest chats come with several limitations as users won't be able to send media files, GIFs, voice messages, or start video calls.
The new feature is likely implemented as part of the European Union's platform interoperability measures, which require different online services to communicate with each other.
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