Browser link cannot be opened from Whatsapp

REPRODUCIBILITY (% or how often): 100%
BUILD ID = OS VERSION (Settings > About product): 4.0.1.48
HARDWARE (XA2, Xperia 10…): XperiaX
UI LANGUAGE: Finnish
REGRESSION: (compared to previous public release: Yes, No, ?): Not able to do any more. Hopefully some other user can help.

DESCRIPTION:

Tapping a link on Whatsapp app is not opening a browser application.

PRECONDITIONS:

Device upgraded to version 4.0.1.48

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

  1. Tap a link on Whatsapp app

EXPECTED RESULT:

Browser is opened and linked page is displayed

ACTUAL RESULT:

No response

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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I have notice the same. It seems to be specific to android apps, opening inks from native apps seems to work fine.

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