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WhatsApp launches contact management feature on desktop, allowing users to add and manage contacts without using their phone.
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Users can save contacts exclusively to WhatsApp, without adding them to their phone’s contact list, enhancing privacy and flexibility.
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Future updates will introduce usernames, enabling users to chat without sharing phone numbers.
WhatsApp is rolling out a convenient new feature that enables users to manage contacts directly from their desktop. This update allows users to add, edit, and delete contacts from WhatsApp Web and the Windows app, eliminating the need to switch to their phone.
The new feature offers greater flexibility, especially for users who manage multiple WhatsApp accounts or share devices. Users can now save contacts exclusively to WhatsApp, without adding them to their phone’s contact list. This option is ideal for maintaining separate work and personal contact lists or protecting user privacy.
WhatsApp plans to introduce usernames in the future, enabling users to connect and chat without sharing phone numbers. This feature aims to enhance user privacy and make it easier to connect with others.
The contact management feature will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks, with more linked devices being supported soon. WhatsApp has hinted at additional privacy features as they develop the username system. This update demonstrates WhatsApp’s commitment to enhancing user experience and protecting user privacy.
