WhatsApp's new "Favorites" filter is what 'speed dial' is for calls — here's how to use it

You know that feeling when you need to make a quick phone call but you don't want to scroll through a list of contacts looking for your friend, co-worker, boyfriend, girlfriend, mum, dad or child's phone number.

That's where the speed dial feature comes in.

Now, WhatsApp users no longer need to scroll through to find their closest contacts and groups. With a new "Favorites" filter, you can now quickly find chats with your closest contacts and groups or call them right away from the top of your calls tab, without searching for them.

The feature, which feels like you having a VIP list for your most important chats and calls, all easily accessible in one place, has already begun rolling out to users worldwide and will be available to everyone soon.

How to use the new WhatsApp "Favorites" filter

Step 1: Go to Settings and Select Favorites

Step 2: Add favorite

Step 3: Select a contact from the list and click on Done

Your favorite contacts will appear here and you can reorder them at any time or add more.

From your Calls screen, you can quickly select a contact under the 'Favorites' section to make a voice or video call.

Conclusion

With "Favorites," WhatsApp has made it easier than ever to connect with the people who matter most. I think that this feature is a useful tool for busy users who want to stay in touch with loved ones quickly and conveniently.

As someone who loves to use the speed dial feature for phone calls and the emergency contact feature on the Alexa app, I recommend the WhatsApp Favorites feature for anyone who wants to beat the queues with VIP access.