WhatsApp to Enable Contact Management Across All Devices

WhatsApp's new feature allows users to save and manage contacts from any device, enhancing privacy and security.

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.