Until now, adding and managing contacts on WhatsApp was limited to mobile devices, requiring users to manually save phone numbers into their phone’s contact list or use QR codes. The new feature allows users to add, save, and manage contacts directly within the WhatsApp app, eliminating the need to rely on their phone’s address book.
Saving Contacts Exclusively Within WhatsApp
Users can now choose to save contacts exclusively within the WhatsApp app, without syncing them to their phone’s general contact list.
Advanced Encryption for Secure Contact Storage
The new feature includes an advanced encryption system called Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), which securely stores contact information.
