The Favorites option, showcased in a screenshot shared by the WABetaInfo team, will offer users the ability to effortlessly add, remove, or rearrange their selected contacts at any time. This feature is designed to enhance user experience by facilitating quick access to frequently contacted individuals, thereby eliminating the need for extensive scrolling. Moreover, initiating voice and video calls is expected to become more convenient with the integration of this feature.
Although this feature is still in its nascent stages and is not yet available even to beta testers, it is anticipated to be relatively straightforward to develop due to its simplicity compared to previous updates, such as the multi-device sync introduced last year. While the rollout timeline remains uncertain, it is likely that WhatsApp for Android users will gain access to this feature prior to iOS users.
Other Exciting Features on the Horizon
In addition to the forthcoming Favorites feature, WhatsApp enthusiasts can look forward to a range of other enhancements currently in development. Among these is an improved organization for contacts, with a new list poised to display recent online contacts for enhanced accessibility.
Furthermore, recent beta versions of WhatsApp have unveiled several intriguing features, including the ability to pin channels, additional chat filters, private mentions of contacts in statuses, and the option for channel owners to respond to updates.
Additionally, Meta AI, a cutting-edge generative AI chatbot, has been progressively deployed to various regions and older Android and iOS versions worldwide. Powered by Meta’s latest and most advanced Llama 3 open-source language model, Meta AI promises to elevate user interactions within the WhatsApp ecosystem to new heights of efficiency and engagement.
