Imagine chatting with someone on WhatsApp, but without needing the app or even an account. That’s the intriguing possibility Meta is exploring with its latest development.
Guest Chats: Messaging Without the App
We’ve known for a while that WhatsApp is working on making its chats interoperable with other messaging services, a move driven by EU regulations. But Meta is also quietly testing a way to chat without any app at all.
Evidence found in a beta build points to a feature called “guest chats.” This would allow users to generate a link for an online chat session. Anyone with the link could join, no WhatsApp account or app installation required. The conversations would be end-to-end encrypted, but keep in mind, it’s text-only for now – no voice calls, group chats, or even those fun GIFs.
Did you know? This feature aims to make casual, quick conversations more accessible, cutting down on the need for users to download and set up new apps.
This evolution suggests a broader strategy for Meta to expand messaging capabilities beyond its existing user base, potentially simplifying communication for quick, one-off interactions.
