WhatsApp has announced significant updates to its contact management system, introducing new flexibility and privacy features across multiple devices.
Key Updates:
- Cross-Platform Contact Management
- Users can now add and manage contacts from WhatsApp Web and Windows
- No longer restricted to mobile devices
- Keyboard-friendly interface for desktop users
- WhatsApp-Exclusive Contacts
- New option to save contacts exclusively within WhatsApp
- Ideal for shared devices
- Supports separation of personal and business contacts
- Contact data backs up automatically across devices
- Enhanced Contact Recovery
- Contacts saved to WhatsApp can be restored after device loss or change
- Improved data persistence across platform changes
Future Developments:
The update lays groundwork for upcoming features including:
- Username-based contact management
- Enhanced privacy options to communicate without sharing phone numbers
- Additional device support for contact management
This update marks a significant step in WhatsApp's evolution toward more flexible and privacy-focused communication, moving beyond the traditional phone number-based contact system while maintaining cross-device functionality.
The new features are rolling out soon, starting with WhatsApp Web and Windows platforms, with expanded device support planned for future releases.
