By Julian Castillo
Apr 17, 2024, 18:12 PM EDT
In a world where digital communication is an integral part of our lives, WhatsApp has managed to position itself as one of the most popular instant messaging applicationswith more than 2 billion users around the world until 2020. Every update and new feature that this platform presents becomes crucial for millions of people around the world.
WhatsApp introduced a clever trick a while ago that further simplifies our messaging experience: the ability to send messages to other users without the need to add them to our contact list.
While this feature is not completely new, as it was previously possible to achieve it through more complex methods such as using specific URLs in browsers, Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, has decided to integrate this functionality more accessible and direct for Android and iPhone users. With this move, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg seeks to further simplify the communication process through its platform.
How to send WhatsApp messages without scheduling a contact?
To start a chat with an unsaved contact, simply open WhatsApp and Click on the ‘New message’ icon. Then, enter the recipient’s phone number, making sure to include the appropriate national prefix, such as ‘+1’ for the United States or ‘+44’ for the United Kingdom. Once this is done, the application will show you that the number is not saved in your phonebook, but will offer you the option to start a chat by pressing the ‘Chat’ button. And ready! Now you can send messages without having to save the contact.
But that is not all. There is another way to access this function. You can share the phone number, along with the national prefix, in any chat. This can be in a conversation with yourself or with someone you trust. Once you send the number, simply click on it and you will be presented with options to copy the phone number or start a chat directly.
This update represents another step towards better usability on the part of WhatsApp. It is evident that the company has been attentive to the needs of its users and has implemented changes that make the messaging experience more fluid and convenient for everyone. Now, with the ability to send messages without the need to add contacts, users can keep their contact list more organized and avoid cluttering up numbers they are unlikely to use again.
This trick represents a significant advance in the evolution of WhatsApp as an instant messaging platform, demonstrating once again the company’s commitment to the satisfaction of its users and the constant improvement of its service. Now you can communicate more easily than ever before!
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