WhatsApp Beta for iPhone supports 'in-app' playback of YouTube videos

How many times have you received a YoTtube link and have been annoyed that you have to open it in YouTube app? WhatsApp is currently fixing your problem by integrating in-app playback support for YouTube videos. In the new version 2.17.40 of the iPhone app, WhatsApp is testing this new feature in the beta version of its app.

The new feature was first discovered by WABetainfo, currently not available for beta users as it is in testing. As per the WABetainfo report, you can pinch on the Picture in Picture mode in order to expand it, or you can open the video in a new WhatsApp section to view it in full-screen mode.

You can also momentarily hide the Picture in Picture mode without stopping the video to read better your messages, sliding it right as you can see in this video that shows how it works. The video playback does not continue when you change the chat.

Additionally, the most vital information is that this feature is compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S+, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus only, due to the good screen size. There is no news regarding this new feature's availability for Android and Windows users.