WhatsApp to launch internal browser in the app

WhatsApp is developing a full internal browser for iOS devices, allowing direct browsing within chats without switching to an external browser. The feature, reported by WABetaInfo, includes cookie and cache management while maintaining data security and end-to-end encryption. This represents a late alignment with Telegram and other Meta platforms.

WhatsApp is developing a full internal browser that will allow direct browsing within chats, without switching to an external browser. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the company has begun testing the feature in the beta version for Apple devices (version 26.41.10.72 on TestFlight). The browser will include a data management area, cookie and cache deletion, and an option to switch to the default browser. WhatsApp emphasizes that data security is maintained: the browsing session is separate from chat content, data is stored locally, and end-to-end encryption is not compromised. This represents a late alignment with Telegram and other Meta applications that already operate an internal browser. The feature is in early development stages on iOS, and no date has been set for a general release.