Now , Whatsapp allows you to manage contacts and add New within the App

Abdallah Khalaf - Editor ☕
4 min readOct 23, 2024

A major update is happening today.

In a major update, WhatsApp has rolled out a long-awaited feature that allows users to manage contacts and add new ones directly within the app itself. This marks a significant enhancement to the user experience, removing the need to switch between apps to update contact details or add new contacts. With this update, WhatsApp continues to strengthen its position as the go-to messaging app by making communication simpler and more efficient.

Why This Update Matters

Until now, users had to leave WhatsApp to manage their contacts. For example, if you met someone and wanted to add them to WhatsApp, you would first have to save their number in your phone’s native contacts app. Only then could you refresh your WhatsApp contact list to start chatting with them. This extra step, while not overly burdensome, was somewhat cumbersome, especially in the fast-paced digital world where efficiency and ease of use are paramount.

By introducing in-app contact management, WhatsApp eliminates these extra steps. Users can now add new contacts directly from within the app, search for contacts, and edit existing contact details without leaving WhatsApp. This brings a new level of seamlessness to the app’s already user-friendly interface.

How It Works: Adding and Managing Contacts within WhatsApp

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Abdallah Khalaf - Editor ☕
Abdallah Khalaf - Editor ☕

Written by Abdallah Khalaf - Editor ☕

✪ 🇱🇷 — Passionate about coding and tech, I share insights, tutorials, and solutions to help fellow developers navigate the fascinating world of programming.

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