The new feature allows users to add, save, and manage their contacts right within WhatsApp Web and Windows. This will improve user experience by enabling the use of a keyboard rather than just mobile devices. This update also focuses on user privacy. Users will be able to present and separate contacts according to personal needs or business need with the new update.

Earlier, one could only add contacts on WhatsApp by manual input of a phone number or scanning a QR code with the phone. Now, however, users can easily manage contacts from their desktop, streamlining workflow. This is particularly useful for people who frequently use WhatsApp on multiple devices.

Save Contacts Right from the Application

Users can now save contacts right from the application, that is, wholly on the WhatsApp entity without using the address book of their smartphones. This provides convenience, mainly for those using WhatsApp as a communication tool for both personal and professional matters.

WhatsApp still allows users to sync the contacts saved within the app to the phone's address book. Thereby, giving users the option to use the Contact Management feature according to personal needs.

Syncing Contacts Across Devices

The most exciting feature of this update is multi-device compatibility. This means users can now add and manage contacts through WhatsApp Web and the Windows app. It’s a great feature for people who receive a large number of messages. Thus, the new Contact Management feature will be beneficial for businessmen and customer support teams.

It also ensures that users don’t lose their contacts in case of their devices being stolen or lost. The function provides a layer of security and peace of mind. It allows users to restore contacts without having to re-enter them after having changed devices.

Separation of Contact Lists for Personal and Business Use

Multi-account WhatsApp users can now maintain separate business and personal contact lists. This can be helpful for people having to manage multiple WhatsApp accounts on a single device.

This will add another layer of privacy and convenience for those who share their devices with other people. Users will be able to retain some contacts purely in WhatsApp, without having them mixed up with other contacts in the phone's address book. This separation provides convenience for individuals using WhatsApp as a customer service or communication channel.

Features in the Pipeline: Usernames for Better Privacy

Another exciting feature that WhatsApp is reportedly working on involves the use of Usernames. This means that users will not have to share their phone numbers in order to communicate. This feature is also in line with the goals to improve data privacy on WhatsApp.

Furthermore, usernames should facilitate contact management by allowing users to get in touch with others more easily without necessarily sharing numbers. This is especially beneficial at the professional and public levels.

Conclusion

The new Contact Management feature on WhatsApp is one of the welcome improvements for users. The contact manager is built into WhatsApp, which separates contacts from the telephone address book, providing extra privacy benefits and organizational benefits. Add to this the promise of future updates, such as contact addition through usernames. The introduction of such updates is an indication of WhatsApp’s commitment to the love for user privacy and convenience.