WhatsApp Now Allows Chatting with Unknown Phone Numbers without Saving Them - Here's How!
In a recent update, popular instant messaging application WhatsApp , owned by Meta , has unveiled a new feature that enables users to initiate chats with unknown contacts by searching for their phone numbers. This feature eliminates the need to save unknown numbers in the address book, providing a convenient way to start conversations. The update is currently available for both iOS and Android users who have installed the latest versions of WhatsApp.
Previously, users encountered limitations when attempting to chat with someone on WhatsApp without saving their contact information first. To address this issue, users had to rely on third-party apps or official click-to-chat APIs, which could be cumbersome for some individuals. However, the eagerly awaited feature has now been released, allowing users to effortlessly initiate chats with unknown contacts directly from the WhatsApp application.
WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp news and updates, reported on this highly anticipated feature, stating, "Users always experienced certain limitations when trying to initiate a chat with someone on WhatsApp without first saving their contact information, and they had to rely on third-party apps or the official click-to-chat APIs, which might be more complicated to use for some users."
The addition of this feature by WhatsApp aims to simplify the process of starting conversations without the need to save contacts in the address book. A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo demonstrates the new functionality within the application.
To determine whether this feature is available on your WhatsApp account, follow these steps:
- Open your contact lists and search for the desired phone number.
- For WhatsApp on iOS, tap the "start new chat" button in the chat list.
- Enter the unknown phone number in the search bar.
- If the contact is on WhatsApp, you will be able to open a chat with them.
Android users can follow the same steps to swiftly search and open a chat with unknown phone numbers, as the feature is not exclusive to iOS.
According to the report, this feature offers several benefits. Users often save contacts in their address book when they receive calls from unknown phone numbers to easily identify them by checking their WhatsApp profile photos . However, they may forget to remove these contacts later, which can clutter their address book. By allowing users to search for phone numbers without saving them, this feature provides an additional privacy measure. It signifies a significant advancement in enhancing the overall messaging experience, as noted by WABetaInfo.
It is worth noting that the ability to quickly open a chat with unknown contacts by searching for their phone numbers is not a beta feature. Users who install the latest stable updates of the app can also enjoy this functionality, ensuring widespread accessibility and convenience for WhatsApp users worldwide.