📣 WhatsApp’s Big Announcement! Messages Will Now Auto Schedule

G GOWTHAM
Meta’s popular messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to introduce a long‑awaited message scheduling feature that will let users compose messages in advance and have them sent automatically at a chosen date and time. This update is currently under development and testing and is expected to roll out to users soon.

🕒 What Is the Scheduled Messages Feature?

The upcoming feature — spotted in WhatsApp’s latest iOS beta version (26.7.10.72) — will allow users to:

  • Type a message ahead of time.
  • Select a specific date and time for delivery.
  • Have the message automatically sent when that time arrives, without manually opening the chat.
It’s a feature many users have asked for over the years, especially for birthday wishes, reminders or time‑sensitive updates.

📲 How It Will Work

Here’s how scheduled messages are expected to function:

Compose Message: You type your message as usual in the chat box.

Choose Schedule: Instead of just tapping “Send,” you’ll be able to pick a date and time for the message to be delivered.

Automatic Delivery: whatsapp keeps the message in a queue and automatically delivers it at the scheduled moment.

Manage Scheduled Messages: You should see a list of pending scheduled messages in the chat info section, where you can edit or delete them before they’re sent.

This makes whatsapp more convenient for planning conversations, reminders, or recurring greetings without needing third‑party apps or workarounds.

💬 Available in Chat Types

The scheduled message feature is expected to work in both:

  • Individual chats (one‑to‑one messages).
  • Group chats (so you can schedule announcements or reminders in group discussions).
This will bring whatsapp closer to competitors like Telegram and google Messages, which already offer such scheduling tools.

📅 When Will It Be Released?

  • Currently in Testing: The feature is in internal or beta testing and hasn’t been officially released to all users yet.
  • No Official Timeline: Meta has not yet announced a precise launch date or rollout schedule. Once testing is complete, it may be offered first to beta users before wider release.
Keep your whatsapp app updated so you can get the feature as soon as it becomes available!

🧠 Why This Matters

✔ Never Miss Important Messages: Schedule birthday greetings, anniversary wishes, payment reminders, or business updates ahead of time.
✔ More Productive Messaging: Plan messages without needing to remember them later.
✔ Improved User Experience: Makes whatsapp more flexible and powerful, especially for busy users and professionals.

📝 Summary

WhatsApp is gearing up to let users schedule messages — a much‑requested feature that will let you write a message now and have it sent automatically later.
The feature is currently in development and testing, with no official release date yet, but it is expected to be rolled out soon to both iphone and eventually Android users once stability and experience are confirmed.

 

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