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WhatsApp Adds Contacts Tab to iOS Beta
WhatsApp beta testers gain new Contacts tab to see online friends without opening chats.
In brief
WhatsApp beta testers gain new Contacts tab to see online friends without opening chats. WhatsApp is rolling out a Contacts tab on iOS beta that shows online contacts and allows quick additions. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
New Contacts Tab Launch
WhatsApp is rolling out a new tab where users can quickly see their contacts and if they are online.
Replaces Communities Tab
At the moment, WhatsApp is replacing the Communities tab with the new Contacts hub.
iOS Beta Update
WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.44.10.70 is a compatible update for the new Contacts tab.
Contacts Tab Features
The tab shows favorite contacts, full contact list, and allows sorting by activity, alphabetical order, or birthdays.
Add New Contact
Users add new contacts by tapping the green button to enter first name, last name, phone number, and username.
Privacy Settings
WhatsApp shows last seen and online status only when contacts allow it in their privacy settings.
Why Replace Communities
WhatsApp introduced a filter in the Chats tab to manage communities without the Communities tab.
Rollout to Beta Testers
The feature is available to some beta testers and rolling out to more accounts over the coming weeks.
The one thing
WhatsApp is rolling out a Contacts tab on iOS beta that shows online contacts and allows quick additions.
