WhatsApp is a widely used messaging app that offers messaging, voice and video calls, media sharing, and prioritizes user privacy with encryption. It supports group chats, a “Status” feature, and provides web and desktop versions as well. Owned by Meta, WhatsApp is regularly updated with new features and goes through UI/UX changes, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Chat With Unknown Contacts: Exploring WhatsApp Windows Beta’s Newest Feature
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s Windows native app has received an update (version 2.2342.6.0) through the beta channel on the Microsoft Store. This update brings the ability to open chats with unknown phone numbers, a feature previously available to iOS and Android users. Users can now initiate conversations without needing to save the phone number in their address book, simplifying communication with new or temporary contacts.
The new feature is currently available to select beta testers who have downloaded the latest update from the Microsoft Store. It is expected to become more widely accessible in the coming days.
The new feature in WhatsApp’s Windows native app allows users to initiate chats with unknown phone numbers by entering the number directly. This feature is accessible through the “New chat” screen under the “Phone number” section. It expands on the previous capability of searching for numbers within the chat screen, providing users with a more direct way to start conversations with unfamiliar contacts.
The feature is seen as a major improvement in user convenience and privacy. It streamlines interactions with new contacts by eliminating the requirement to save potentially temporary phone numbers in the address book.
WhatsApp is actively developing various beta features for Android and iOS users. These include a Quick Reply Bar for swift responses to images, videos, and GIFs, as well as the introduction of self-destructing audio messages. WhatsApp also now allows the use of two accounts on the same Android phone and has introduced a password-less Passkey feature for Android users. Additionally, WhatsApp will discontinue support for some older Android and iOS smartphones starting from October 24.
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