It’s about time. After years of users setting reminders in their heads, WhatsApp is finally building a native way to schedule messages.
According to WABetaInfo, the feature is now in development and was spotted in the latest iOS TestFlight beta, version 26.7.10.72. In its report, WABetaInfo revealed that Meta is preparing a built-in scheduling tool that will allow users to compose a message and choose a specific date and time for it to be sent automatically.
The feature is not yet live for testers.
As WABetaInfo notesthe functionality is “currently in development” and “will be available in a future update.” A screenshot shared by the publication shows a new “Scheduled Messages” option in the chat info section, suggesting users will be able to manage upcoming messages from a special area.
How scheduled posts work
Once available, users can type a message, choose a date and time, and have WhatsApp send it automatically.
WABetaInfo explains that a scheduled message remains in the queue until the selected time arrives. When that moment comes, the message is delivered automatically, with no further action required.
The report also states that scheduled messages will appear in a special section within the chat info screen. From there, users can see how many messages are pending and manage them. Importantly, deleting a scheduled message before it is sent does not notify the recipient because the message is deleted before it is delivered.
The feature is expected to support both one-on-one chats and group conversations. That could make it useful for birthday greetings, reminders, announcements and group updates. At this time, there is no indication that channels will support scheduled posts.
When can you use it?
There is no official launch date yet. The feature is still in early development. As WABetaInfo reports, “once development is complete, the feature will be rolled out to select beta testers, who can provide initial feedback and reports based on their experience,” before a wider release.
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