{
  "id": 15677805,
  "title": "WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/whatsapp-may-soon-let-iphone-users-open-any-link-in-an-in-app-browser",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T00:01:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/whatsapp-may-soon-let-iphone-users-open-any-link-in-an-in-app-browser/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WhatsApp is reportedly set to introduce an in-app browser feature for iPhone users, allowing them to open all links shared in chats directly within the app. This enhancement builds upon the limited support introduced last year for specific business links. Initially tested in May, the feature now appears in the latest TestFlight build, with screenshots revealing a new \"In-app browser\" option within the app's settings. Users will have the ability to choose whether links open within WhatsApp or their default browser, as well as manage cookies, cache, and other browsing data. Upon enabling the feature for the first time, users will receive a brief explanation outlining the process. WhatsApp reassures users that it cannot monitor which links are opened within the app. The exact timeline for the feature's availability to beta testers and the public remains undisclosed.",
  "summary": "After introducing limited in-app browser support for certain business links last year, WhatsApp is now working on expanding the feature to all links shared in chats. Here are the details. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Record",
        "title": "Judge denies WhatsApp’s bid to hold spyware maker in contempt for allegedly targeting users",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/judge-denies-whatsapps-bid-to-hold-spyware-maker-in-contempt-for",
        "published": "2026-10-19T19:49:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}