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WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform used by billions worldwide, is one of the most frequently updated apps of all time. Recently, WhatsApp introduced a new feature on the beta version on the Android platform that lets users add or edit contacts without having to leave the app.
Until now, WhatsApp did have a shortcut that let them quickly add contacts, but the feature used the phone’s default contact app. But on the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, users can quickly add new contacts to their list without leaving the app.
In case you are enrolled in the WhatsApp beta program on the Google Play Store and want to check if the feature is available for you, simply open your contact list in WhatsApp and tap on the ‘New contact’ button. If the feature is available, you will be taken to a new screen within the app where it will ask for contact info like first name, last name, contact number and the place where you want to save the information.
Apart from being able to add new contacts, the feature also lets users edit existing contact information. This is really useful when compared to the older process where WhatsApp switched to the contacts app. The developers seem to be currently rolling out the feature to beta testers, so in case the new functionality is not available on your device, it might take a while before it pops up.
