WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is said to be working on a new feature allowing users to manage their favorite contacts and groups directly within the app settings. This functionality will permit users to effortlessly add, reorder, and remove their “favorite” contacts and groups, streamlining their messaging experience. The feature is anticipated to be included in an upcoming update.

WABetaInfo has identified this feature in the Android version of WhatsApp, specifically version 2.24.9.19. With this feature, users will no longer have to scroll through their contact list to reach frequently messaged individuals, enhancing convenience for both text and voice/video calls. Notably, marking contacts or groups as favorites will not notify them, maintaining user privacy.

Other reports have stated that WhatsApp is testing a quicker method for users to track their contacts’ recent online activity. A new tab labeled “recently online” will display a list of contacts who have been active recently, eliminating the need for manual checks.

A few days ago, Meta announced the integration of Meta AI chatbots into WhatsApp in an upcoming update in select markets. A lot of new features for WhatsApp users to look forward to.