WhatsApp is constantly evolving. For several months now it has already been possible to send messages without having to save a contact, thanks to the functionality that was introduced in July 2023. add a contact to your address book sometimes it took a while to appear in the app. This often made the process frustrating. However, this possibility still lost to searchesIt is a feature that is often considered restrictive by users.
WhatsApp had secretly started testing a new feature that would allow you to make calls directly without having to save the number. Now the second one is deployed to: beta version 2.24.13.17 For Android. Users can now use keypads to make calls directly from the app without having to add the contact to their address book.
You will no longer need to save a contact to be able to call them on WhatsApp
Currently this feature is only available in beta version 2.24.13.17 of WhatsApp for Android. Stable version users will have to wait a few more weeks to benefit from this. THE new keypad is located In the “Searches” tab. It can be accessed via a floating phone icon. By clicking this, users can dial a number directly. Of course, for this to work, the person you’re calling must have the app.
This innovation also responds to: security concerns. Numbers currently stored in your address book may see your profile picture, status, and other personal information, depending on your privacy settings. WhatsApp reduces the number of calls by allowing direct dialing of a number. risk of sharing unintentionally personal information about unregistered individuals. This functionality, although seemingly simple, represents a step forward for safer and more convenient use of the application.
Source : wabetainfo