**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), currently available through the TestFlight beta program. The update includes a convenient ‘Status Chat Shortcut’ that allows users to start chats directly from the status viewers list with just a single tap.
### Streamlined User Convenience
The ‘Status Chat Shortcut’ is designed to simplify how users interact with those who view their status updates. A dedicated button now appears next to each contact’s name in the status viewers list. By tapping this button, users are taken straight to that contact’s chat window. This eliminates the need for extra steps such as navigating away from the status screen or searching through chats.
### Enhanced Interaction and Spontaneity
This new feature is expected to enhance the overall user experience by saving time and reducing the friction involved in starting conversations. It encourages more spontaneous communication, enabling users to quickly message someone after noticing they viewed their status update.
### Consistent Experience Across Platforms
The ‘Status Chat Shortcut’ aligns with WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to provide a consistent and seamless experience across both Android and iOS devices. While currently limited to select beta testers, the feature will be gradually rolled out to more users over the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for this exciting update to make your WhatsApp interactions faster and easier than ever!
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