WhatsApp is continuously launching a multitude of new features, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of the application.
Among these notable additions is the introduction of a search bar that allows users to effortlessly find and initiate conversations with specific phone numbers.
According to a screenshot shared by WABetaInfo on their website, WhatsApp is currently rolling out this exciting feature.
With this update, WhatsApp expands its search capabilities beyond your existing contacts.
To utilise this functionality, simply navigate to your contact list and search for the desired phone number.
For iOS users, follow these steps: access the chat list, tap on the "Start New Chat" button, and enter the unfamiliar phone number in the search bar.
If the contact is registered on WhatsApp, you will be able to initiate a chat with them instantly.
WABetaInfo highlights an important aspect in their blog post, explaining how users often save contacts in their address book upon receiving calls from unknown numbers, allowing them to identify these contacts through their WhatsApp profile photos.
However, they may unintentionally forget to remove these contacts later.
By searching for a phone number without saving it in the contact list, users can employ an additional privacy measure.
This significant step forward truly enhances the overall messaging user experience.