WhatsApp has its own built-in contact list so you don’t lose it when you change smartphones.

WhatsApp will integrate its own contact list so that your contacts are always safe even if you switch to a new smartphone. Currently, the app uses your phone’s contact list, which can be difficult if you lose your device and don’t have it backed up to the cloud. WhatsApp wants to prevent this with this function, The Verge knows.

Available on (almost) all devices

Users can save and manage their contacts directly in the app, both on mobile and Windows. This will soon be possible on other devices linked to WhatsApp. WhatsApp, together with Cloudfare, has developed an encrypted technology called “Identity Proof Linked Storage” that guarantees complete privacy.

It is possible to create contacts directly in the app and sync them with other devices, or you can choose to make them only available in the mobile app. This allows you to create a contact list specifically for your WhatsApp account. This is useful if you use both a personal and work account on your smartphone.

WhatsApp is significantly updating its app. You can now change your background, distribute hearts and block messages from strangers. A new feature to save contacts by username instead of phone number is coming soon.