WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.14.10.72: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.14.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open certain business website links directly within the app, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.14.10 update, we announced that a feature to open certain business website links was available. This feature enables users to view select HTTPS-secured business sites directly within the app, improving speed and convenience while maintaining user privacy and control. It also gives users the flexibility to switch to their preferred external browser at any time, ensuring a customizable and uninterrupted browsing experience. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same in-app link functionality as it already does for the Android version, aiming to provide a consistent experience across both platforms. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.14.10.72 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open certain business website links directly within the app!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new in-app browser that opens certain links seamlessly within WhatsApp. Specifically, WhatsApp will no longer automatically redirect users to the default external browser on their device when they open an eligible link. Whether that external browser is Safari, Google Chrome, or another app installed on the iPhone or iPad, it won't be triggered automatically. Instead, the web content will load directly within WhatsApp, allowing users to stay in the app while browsing.

It's important to highlight that not all links can be opened using this feature, as only specific links that comply with some technical requirements are eligible to open within the app. For example, the website must use the HTTPS protocol to ensure that the connection remains secure and encrypted. This requirement is crucial to maintaining the privacy and safety of users while interacting with business content. In addition to requiring HTTPS, WhatsApp enforces other criteria that apply specifically to businesses. This means that the feature is fully restricted to links from certain businesses that meet specific criteria, allowing only those links to be opened within the app.

Despite the integration of this feature, WhatsApp continues to prioritize user control over how links are opened. If a user prefers to use their default browser instead of the in-app one, they can easily open it though the three-dot menu. This gives users the freedom to choose how they want to view content—whether they want a fast and lightweight experience directly within WhatsApp, or a more full-featured browsing session in Safari or another browser. This flexibility is especially useful in cases where a user might simply want to glance at a product catalog from a business or a customer service page without leaving the conversation. On the other hand, for more complex navigation or actions, such as signing in, filling forms, or saving pages, switching to the full browser may be preferred.

A feature to open certain business website links directly within the app is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.

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