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WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages on Android
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets people choose when a message will be sent.
It is available to some testers using the Android beta, with wider access expected in the coming weeks.
Users can schedule messages from 10 minutes to two weeks ahead, including in group chats.
The message can be sent even if the sender’s device is offline, and users can manage scheduled messages before they go out.
Text, links, photos and videos are supported, and scheduled messages have end-to-end encryption.
Scheduling could help people send reminders, manage time zones or handle work messages outside regular hours.
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets Android users schedule messages.
The feature appeared in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.26.8.11 and is available to some testers.
Users can choose a delivery date and time and manage messages before they are sent.
Scheduled messages can be sent while a device is offline and support text, links, photos and videos.
Messages can be scheduled from 10 minutes to two weeks ahead, including in group chats.
- Who
- WhatsApp Android beta testers can access the feature.
- What
- WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages.
- When
- The feature appeared in the beta version 2.26.8.11. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.
- Where
- In WhatsApp on Android.
- Why
- Not stated
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Message scheduling had been available on Telegram since this year.
Engadget reported that scheduled messages appeared in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.26.8.11.
The feature is expected to roll out to more WhatsApp accounts.
- Beta version
- 2.26.8.11
- Scheduling window
- 10 minutes to two weeks ahead
- Message types
- Text, links, photos and videos
- Supported chats
- Group chats
- Delivery
- Messages can be sent while the device is offline
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