New Delhi, October 23: WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, will soon introduce a new feature that will let users to manage contacts directly from linked devices. It is anticipated to make it easier to add and update contact details on other devices. The WhatsApp new feature is expected to enhance the user experience on platforms like WhatsApp Web and Windows. Meta continues to improve WhatsApp features and its users can expect more convenience through the upcoming feature.

As per the information available on the official website, WhatsApp users will soon be able to add and manage contacts on WhatsApp Web and Windows platforms. It means that users will not need to reach for their phones every time they want to add a new contact. It is expected to make the process smoother and faster. The upcoming feature will likely offer a seamless way to manage contacts across multiple devices to update an existing contact or create a new one. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform Introduces Home Screen Widget, Camera Upgrade for iOS; Check Details.

Now the only way to add contacts is through your mobile phone. You could do this by either entering a phone number manually or by scanning a QR code. However, soon, you will have the option to add and manage your contacts by using WhatsApp Web and Windows PC. WhatsApp is also expected to introduce a new option to you save contacts directly within the app.

The new feature can be useful when you share your phone with other people or if you want to keep your personal and business contacts separate. The contacts you save in WhatsApp is said to be backed up, so if you ever lose your phone or switch to a new one, you can easily recover them. Meta Starts Testing Facial Recognition Technology To Detect and Prevent ‘Celebrity Bait’ Ads on Its Facebook and Instagram; Know How It Will Work.

The new updates will likely allow you to manage and save contacts using usernames in the future. You may have a new layer of privacy, which means you may not have to share your phone number when you want to message someone by using usernames on WhatsApp. The feature is expected to make it easier to connect with others and to keep your personal information safe without revealing too much about yourself.

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