[$50] Chat - Bold markdown is not applied for url

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Version Number: v9.1.12-5
Reproducible in staging?: Yes
Reproducible in production?: No
If this was caught on HybridApp, is this reproducible on New Expensify Standalone?: Yes, reproducible on both
Email or phone of affected tester (no customers): Slottwo1+h55555d@gmail.com
Issue reported by: Applause Internal Team
Device used: Redminote 10s android 13
App Component: Chat Report View

Action Performed:

1. Go to https://staging.new.expensify.com/
2. Open a chat
3. Send any URL in single quotes (*URL*)

Expected Result:

Bold markdown must be applied for URL.

Actual Result:

Bold markdown is not applied for URL.

Workaround:

Unknown

Platforms:

• Android: Standalone
• Android: HybridApp
• Android: mWeb Chrome
• iOS: Standalone
• iOS: HybridApp
• iOS: mWeb Safari
• MacOS: Chrome / Safari
• MacOS: Desktop

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