The real priority in messaging is the recipient. WhatsApp is rolling out updates to simplify adding and managing contacts, now available from any device, not just mobile.
Until now, contact management was limited to mobile, either by entering a phone number manually or scanning a QR code. However, WhatsApp is expanding functionality to allow users to add and manage contacts via WhatsApp Web and Windows.
This feature is expected to reach other linked devices in the near future, adding greater convenience for users who prefer typing on a keyboard.
A new option also allows users to save contacts exclusively to WhatsApp. This feature is particularly useful for those sharing a device or managing multiple WhatsApp accounts, as it helps keep personal and business contacts separate.
Contacts saved directly to WhatsApp will be securely restored if users ever need to switch devices.
Additionally, WhatsApp plans to let users manage contacts by usernames, which will improve privacy by allowing communication without sharing phone numbers.
This step hints at WhatsApp’s broader aim to enhance user privacy, and further updates are expected soon as this feature progresses.
These updates are a significant boost for WhatsApp’s usability and privacy standards, especially valuable for marketers and business professionals who frequently interact with contacts across devices and accounts.
