WhatsApp to roll out shortcut for users' conversations with Meta AI

WhatsApp is rolling out a new shortcut to open a conversation with Meta AI from the chats tab, making it more visible and accessible for users to explore.

The new shortcut, unveiled by the Meta-owned instant-messaging app in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.79 update, is now located in the Chats tab, replacing the previous one that was positioned at the top of the navigation bar, WABetaInfo reported.

This way, WhatsApp aims to improve its visibility, making it more accessible, particularly on larger display devices where reaching the top of the screen may be inconvenient.

Additionally, the app aims to encourage more users to explore AI-powered features through the new shortcut.

With this enhancement, users may also experiment with creative functionalities, such as generating personalised images or other content. 

This change reflects a thoughtful adjustment that caters to user experience, particularly in the Android version, where the shortcut resembles the floating action button. 

However, it's important to note that this design choice could be seen as a test rather than a definitive placement.

WhatsApp may continue to tweak the interface based on user preferences and feedback.

The shortcut is currently available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it will be rolled out to more people over the coming weeks.