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WhatsApp testing in-app browser for iOS

WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for iOS that would allow users to open any link shared in chats directly within the app, instead of being redirected to Safari or Chrome. The feature, discovered by WABetaInfo in the latest iOS beta (26.41.10.72), is still in development and not yet available to testers. Previously, only certain business links with HTTPS were supported. Once activated via chat settings, users can open any website inside WhatsApp, manage cookies and cache locally, and WhatsApp claims it will not have access to links from encrypted chats. The in-app browser session is separate from the chat view, providing a seamless browsing experience. This is part of WhatsApp's broader effort to enhance user convenience. No launch date has been announced.

• WhatsApp is testing an in-app browser for iOS, discovered in iOS beta 26.41.10.72.
• The feature allows opening any website within the app, with a new 'In-app browser' option in chat settings.
• Users can manage browser data like cookies and cache locally, with WhatsApp not having access to links from encrypted chats.

WhatsApp Develops Scheduled Messages Feature

WhatsApp is rolling out a scheduled messages feature for Android beta testers via update 2.26.40.7, as reported by WABetaInfo. Users can compose text, links, photos, or videos, then hold the send button to select a delivery time between ten minutes and two weeks in advance. Scheduled messages are end-to-end encrypted and can be sent even when the device is offline. They can be managed or deleted from the chat info section. In group chats, messages are only sent to members present at the time of scheduling. The rollout is gradual, with more accounts added in the coming weeks, and iOS testing is underway. No official release date for all users has been announced.

• WhatsApp's scheduled messages feature is rolling out on Android beta 2.26.40.7, with iOS testing also underway.
• Users can schedule text, links, photos, and videos to be sent between 10 minutes and 2 weeks in advance.
• Scheduled messages are end-to-end encrypted and sent even when the device is offline.

LLMs Increasingly Cite YouTube in AI Search Results

YouTube has emerged as a leading citation source across major AI platforms, surpassing Reddit. Meltwater data shows YouTube was the most-cited platform by eight AI systems in August 2026. Tinuiti's Q2 2026 report indicates YouTube's citation share in Google AI Mode quadrupled and more than doubled in AI Overviews from January to April 2026. Long-form videos, particularly those lasting 10–20 minutes, dominate citations, while Shorts lag. However, Scrunch found that citations fade by 43% within a month, indicating short-lived visibility. This trend underscores YouTube's growing role in AI-driven discovery, prompting brands to structure content with clear markers for AI visibility.

• YouTube was the most-cited platform by eight AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Google AI Mode, AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok) in August 2026.
• YouTube's share of citations in Google AI Mode quadrupled between January and April 2026, and more than doubled in AI Overviews.
• 94% of YouTube citations go to long-form videos, with 10–20 minute videos accounting for 32.1%.

Suzy Names Bryan Silverman Chief Executive Officer, Announces New Round of Funding

Suzy names Bryan Silverman CEO as founder Matt Britton moves into the Non-Executive Chairman role, marking the start of Suzy's next AI-first chapter.

CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Sports Marketing and AI Transparency

In a Speed of Culture podcast episode, CarMax Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Lane discusses how the used-car retailer builds brand loyalty through transparency and strategic sports partnerships. Lane highlights CarMax's long-standing investment in women's sports, including a WNBA partnership dating back to 2020, and its approach to authentic, player-first storytelling with athletes like Sue Bird, Steph Curry, and A'ja Wilson. The conversation also covers the impact of large language models (LLMs) on car buying, noting that nearly 40% of customers now use AI tools, which Lane views as a positive development that validates CarMax's honest pricing model. Lane reflects on her 20-year career at the company and shares leadership insights focused on curiosity and humility.

• CarMax CMO Sarah Lane discussed brand loyalty and transparency on the Speed of Culture podcast.
• CarMax has partnered with the WNBA since 2020, before the league's mainstream surge.
• Nearly 40% of CarMax customers use LLM/AI tools during the car-buying process.

Snap Moves Beyond Smartphones with AR and AI

Ajit Mohan, chief business officer at Snap, appears on Adweek's Speed of Culture podcast to discuss how augmented reality and conversational AI are reshaping user behavior and brand opportunities. Mohan describes a shift from public feeds to private messaging, Snap’s investment in AR-enabled wearables and a full hardware-plus-software stack designed to augment physical presence, and the potential for AI agents to enable native brand utility and discovery within private messaging. The conversation also covers Snap’s audience reach, the role of AI in neutral distribution for brands, and the need for adaptive leadership amid rapid industry cycles.

• Ajit Mohan is Chief Business Officer at Snap and was interviewed on Adweek's Speed of Culture podcast.
• Snap is investing in hardware and building a full stack of hardware and software to create AR-enabled wearables that augment the physical environment.
• The company sees a user shift from public social feeds to private messaging and believes augmented reality can bridge digital experiences with the physical world.