GoKawiilWhatsApp testing in-app browser for all chat links on iOS
WABetaInfo found code in WhatsApp's latest TestFlight build indicating the app is extending its in-app browser beyond business links to all links shared in chats. A new 'In-app browser' toggle under Settings > Chats would let users choose whether links open inside WhatsApp or their default browser, with options to clear cookies and cached data. The feature is not yet live for beta testers and has no announced rollout date.
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Expanding in-app browsing could keep users inside WhatsApp longer and reduce friction when tapping shared links, a pattern common among messaging apps seeking more engagement. WABetaInfo notes WhatsApp says it cannot see which links users open, which may address privacy concerns tied to in-app browsing features that other platforms have faced scrutiny over.
- WhatsApp is extending in-app browser support from business links to all chat links on iOS
- A new Settings > Chats toggle would let users choose in-app or default browser, with data-clearing options
- Feature found only in TestFlight code with no confirmed release timeline
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser”
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