WhatsApp makes it easier to access common chats with favorites filter

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update that will allow users to set certain contacts as favorites, the company announced on Tuesday. The feature will allow users to save the people they contact frequently to the top of their screen in WhatsApp Chats and Calls, and will also be available as a filter on the instant messaging platform. The development comes weeks after WhatsApp introduced Context Cards, which promised better security in situations where users are added to unknown group chats.

Favorites on WhatsApp

In a blog afterWhatsApp announced the rollout of this feature. It will help users better organize chats by adding frequently contacted chats under the favorites filter. After the update, the filter will be added next to the All, Unread And Groups filters on the instant messaging platform.

In addition, users now have the option to set favorites in the Calls tab. To add contacts to favorites:

1. Open WhatsApp and select the favorites filter in the Chats tab.
2. Next, choose the contacts or groups you want to save as favorites. Tap the filter to view only the contacts you selected.
3. To set contacts as favorites in WhatsApp calls tab, simply select the ‘Add favorites’ option and choose the contacts.
4. To manage contacts in favorites, go to Settings > Favorites > Add to favoritesThis setting allows you to manage or reorder the contacts saved as favorites.

WhatsApp says the new feature is rolling out today and will be available to users in the coming weeks. However, Gadgets 360 employees were unable to verify its availability on either WhatsApp for Android or iOS. It’s possible the feature will be rolled out in phases, with devices receiving it slowly.

Features in development

In addition to the rollout of favorites, WhatsApp is also said to be testing several new features, including a live translation feature for chats, transcription for voice messages, and a dedicated video notes mode for the camera user interface (UI). The aforementioned features are still in development and may only be available to beta testers registered through the Google Play Beta program.