Overview
- WhatsApp will soon let users add and manage contacts directly from the web and Windows, expanding to other linked devices later.
- The new feature allows contacts to be stored exclusively within WhatsApp, separate from the phone's contact book.
- Contacts will be saved using Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), an encrypted system ensuring privacy and security.
- WhatsApp plans to introduce usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy.
- The rollout of these features will occur gradually over the coming weeks and months, with no specific timeline for usernames yet.