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WhatsApp begins testing scheduled messages for iPhone beta users
Key points
- Scheduled messages now available to select iPhone beta testers.
- Users can schedule messages up to two weeks in advance.
- Supports text, photos, videos, and links.
- Group chat scheduled messages only reach existing members.
WhatsApp Introduces Message Scheduling
WhatsApp has started rolling out a message scheduling feature to a limited number of iPhone beta testers. This follows its initial release to Android beta users less than two weeks prior. The feature addresses a long-standing request from WhatsApp's user base.
How the Feature Works
To schedule a message, users type their message, then tap and hold the send button. This action opens a screen where users can select a date and time for delivery. A confirmation of the scheduled message appears in the chat, visible only to the sender. Messages can be scheduled from 10 minutes to two weeks in advance.
Content and Group Chat Specifics
The scheduling feature supports various content types, including text, photos, videos, and links. However, users cannot schedule multiple photos or videos simultaneously; each media item must be scheduled individually. In group chats, scheduled messages are delivered only to members who were part of the group when the message was scheduled, excluding those who join later.
Availability and Future Plans
Currently, the scheduled messages feature is only accessible to select beta testers and cannot be manually enabled. There is no official timeline for its public release, but its presence in beta testing indicates progress towards a wider rollout.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a message scheduling feature to select iPhone beta testers, following its debut on Android beta. This feature allows users to schedule text, photo, video, and link messages up to two weeks in advance, addressing a long-requested capability on the platform.