WhatsApp for Android is developing a new privacy-related feature. This is for the management of synced contacts, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The feature can add new functionality to the multi-account feature. This will allow users use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, users can choose how they wish to sync their address book contact.
WhatsApp Contact Syncing
WABetaInfo says the contact syncing feature will allow users to manage the synchronisation of their address book when people use WhatsApp on different devices. The feature tracker spotted it on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.18.14. Using this feature, users will be able choose the contacts they wish to sync to their phone for different accounts.
New Contact Syncing Feature on WhatsApp
As per the screenshot that the feature tracker has shared, it appears with a new UI. It has a description “Keep your contacts separate for each account”. In addition to contact syncing management, it will also allow users to manage WhatsApp contacts from the linked devices.
WABetaInfo claims that the new shortcut is still in development. The feature is not available to even beta testers who have registered via the Google Play Beta program. However, with a future update of WhatsApp for Android, it might be available. It is to note that while WhatsApp might be working on several new features, not all make it to the public.
WhatsApp Chat Management Shortcuts in Development
WhatsApp for Android is also testing another feature for better management of chats. Users may have the option to clear their unread message count. They can mark all messages as ‘read’ with a new option appearing in the overflow menu on the top-right corner of the screen.
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