**WhatsApp’s New Shortcut Lets You Quickly Connect with Status Viewers**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 29, 2025, 11:04 AM*
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its latest iOS update (version 25.27.10.70) available through the TestFlight beta program. Dubbed the **’Status Chat Shortcut’**, this handy addition allows users to start chats directly from the status viewers list with just a single tap.
Currently available to select beta testers, the feature is expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks, enhancing user convenience and interaction.
### User Convenience with a Dedicated Button
The ‘Status Chat Shortcut’ adds a dedicated button next to each contact’s name in the status viewers list. By tapping this button, users can instantly open a chat window with that contact. This eliminates the extra steps previously needed, such as navigating away from the status screen or searching through chats manually.
### Promoting Spontaneous Communication
This new shortcut is designed to improve the overall user experience by saving time and reducing friction in starting conversations. It encourages more spontaneous communication, enabling users to quickly message someone right after seeing they viewed their status update.
### A Consistent Experience Across Platforms
The introduction of the ‘Status Chat Shortcut’ highlights WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to provide a consistent and seamless experience across both Android and iOS platforms. Users can look forward to more intuitive features like this in the near future.
Stay tuned for updates as WhatsApp continues to enhance its messaging ecosystem.
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