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WhatsApp crafts new shortcut so you can quickly place calls
WhatsApp Beta v2.24.5.5 comes with evidence citing a new favorite contacts tool to quickly place calls. At present, this new WhatsApp feature is under development, with Public release expected with a future release of the app.
Once available, WhatsApp favorite contacts will prominently display at the top of the calls tab. This minor yet significant change will enhance access to frequently contacted users with just a single tap.
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Using the app’s contact picker function, WhatsApp users will be able to choose their favorite contacts. Simply put, the platform is seeking to offer an intuitive shortcut for initiating calls directly from the calls tab.
📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.5: what's new?
WhatsApp is working on favorite contacts to quickly place calls, and it will be available in a future update!https://t.co/oWq5GFkNbb pic.twitter.com/dTbRXwSYHO
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) February 21, 2024
Apart from this, WhatsApp is also working to ban your phone’s ability to take screenshot of profile photos. Similar to private gallery and payments app, the screenshots feature will stop working on WhatsApp profile photos.