WhatsApp is introducing a streamlined messaging experience for its users, making it much easier to reach out to new contacts. According to WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates, a new feature is being rolled out. This update allows you to initiate conversations with people without the need to save their contact information beforehand. Gone are the days of cluttering your contacts with names like “Lisa library” or “Paul apartment on South 4th,” just because you had a one-time conversation on WhatsApp.
To utilize this new functionality, simply follow these steps. Click on the “new message” button located on your home screen, which will be positioned at the top right for Apple devices and bottom right for Android devices. Next, type the person’s phone number directly into the search bar. You’ll notice that the number will appear under the category “Not in your contacts.” To initiate a chat with the person, click on the “chat” option located to the right of their number and profile photo. This will immediately open up a conversation with the contact, without the need to save their details.
Until this update, the only exceptions to starting conversations with new contacts were through web links or responding to unsaved numbers in group chats. However, these methods often required the use of QR codes or invites from people you already knew. With the latest WhatsApp update, this new feature is being made available to all users, so everyone should have access to it shortly. Enjoy the streamlined messaging experience and the ease of connecting with new people hassle-free.
