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WhatsApp Adds Online Contacts Tab to Android
WhatsApp rolls out a new Contacts tab on Android beta for online contact management.
In brief
WhatsApp rolls out a new Contacts tab on Android beta for online contact management. WhatsApp is introducing a Contacts tab on Android to show online contacts and manage them. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
New Contacts Tab Launch
WhatsApp introduces a new tab to see online contacts on Android.
Contacts Tab Features
Users can manage contacts, sort them, and start conversations from the new tab.
Replaces Communities Tab
The Contacts tab replaces the Communities tab in this initial phase.
Beta Availability
Available to some beta testers with WhatsApp beta 2.26.45.1 update.
Favorites Section
Contacts marked as favorites appear at the top for quick access.
Online Status Sorting
Users sort contacts by activity to see who is online with a green dot.
Meta AI Shortcut
A shortcut to open Meta AI is added at the bottom of the contact list.
Rollout Timeline
Rolling out to more users over the coming weeks, not immediate for all beta testers.
The big picture
WhatsApp is introducing a Contacts tab on Android to show online contacts and manage them.
