Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 2 hrs ago
WhatsApp is working on an in-app browser for all chat links
WhatsApp is working on an option for iPhone users to open any chat link inside the app.
The setting would let people choose between WhatsApp’s browser and their phone’s default browser.
WhatsApp already supports in-app browsing for some business links, but the new feature would extend it to all links shared in chats.
Users would also be able to clear cookies, cache and other browsing data from the in-app browser.
The feature has not yet reached beta testers, and WhatsApp has not said when it will be released.
The information uncovered in a TestFlight build says WhatsApp cannot see which links people share or open.
WhatsApp is working on an optional in-app browser for all links shared in chats.
A new setting would let users choose whether links open in WhatsApp or their default browser.
The setting would also let users clear cookies, cache and other browsing data stored by the in-app browser.
The feature is not yet available to beta testers, and no release date has been announced.
- Who
- WhatsApp is developing the feature for its users.
- What
- The company is working on an optional in-app browser for links shared in chats.
- When
- The feature is in development; no release date is stated.
- Where
- In WhatsApp, through a new option under Settings > Chats.
- Why
- It would let users choose whether chat links open in WhatsApp or their default browser.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
WhatsApp began testing in-app browser support for certain HTTPS-secured business sites.
WABetaInfo found references to expanding the feature to all links shared in chats.
- Scope
- All links sent and received in chats
- Setting
- In-app browser” under Settings > Chats
- Browser choice
- WhatsApp or the user’s default browser
- Data controls
- Users can clear cookies, cache and other browsing data
- Availability
- Not yet available to beta testers
What people are saying
WhatsApp cannot see links shared in the conversation and which ones users open.