Now, WhatsApp plays YouTube videos within app on iPhone

No information yet on the availability of such features in Google Android devices anytime soon; going by past updates, however, the two features might find their way to Android devices soon

In its latest update for Apple iPhones, instant messenger WhatsApp has added two new features – Picture in Picture mode (PiP) to watch YouTube videos directly within the app, and an enhanced voice recording button, which no more requires holding down the mic icon to record audio.

The new update comes with WhatsApp version 2.17.81, which is currently available to download via App Store. The voice recording feature works as intended with the new update. However, the PiP mode is currently not working and the YouTube link in conversation still takes you to the YouTube app. 

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