WhatsApp Developing In-App Browser for All Chat Links on iPhone
WhatsApp Developing In-App Browser for All Chat Links on iPhoneTuesday October 20, 2026 9:15 pm PDT by Hartley CharltonWhatsApp is developing an optional in-app browser for its iPhone app that would let users open any link shared
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WhatsApp Developing In-App Browser for All Chat Links on iPhone
by Hartley Charlton
WhatsApp is developing an optional in-app browser for its iPhone app that would let users open any link shared in chats without leaving the app, according to WABetaInfo.
A new "In-app browser" option under Settings and Chats would let users enable the feature or continue opening links in their default browser. Users would also be able to clear cookies, cache, and other browsing data. The feature would also expand existing support for certain business links.
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