WhatsApp to Bring a New Contacts Tab for iOS as Feature Reportedly Starts Rolling Out in Beta

WhatsApp has started testing a new Contacts tab for iOS, according to a report. The feature was spotted being tested in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.44.10.70 update. The beta version is currently accessible via TestFlight. The report also highlights details about the upcoming feature. The new WhatsApp Contacts tab for iOS will reportedly list the favourite contacts, along with the list of other saved contacts. The favourite contacts could appear at the top of the screen. On top of this, it might allow users to see the online and last seen status of their saved contacts. However, the report highlights that users will have to allow others to see their current status in the privacy settings menu.

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