Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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October 15, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Meta announced a new feature for WhatsApp that lets users add others to calls even if they don't have an account.

WhatsApp users can create call links they can share with non-users, who can open those links in their desktop browser.

These users will need to be admitted by the call host when they join, and will be limited in the call features they can use.

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