WhatsApp launches IPLS for storing encrypted contacts within the app, improving privacy.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has launched a feature enabling users to store contacts directly within the app, enhancing privacy and user experience. Utilizing an encrypted system called Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), users can manage contacts across devices, including WhatsApp Web and Windows. Future updates will allow contact saving via usernames, enabling messaging without sharing phone numbers. This initiative follows similar offerings from competitors like Signal and Telegram.

October 22, 2024
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