Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 1 hr ago
WhatsApp begins testing scheduled messages on iOS
WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages with some iOS beta users, after beginning tests on Android earlier this month.
The feature is rolling out through the iOS beta app, and more testers are expected to get it over the coming weeks.
Users can choose a send time from 10 minutes to two weeks ahead, and messages will send even if the device is offline then.
The feature supports text, links, photos and videos, and scheduled messages are end-to-end encrypted.
Users can review scheduled messages in chat information and delete them before they are sent; recipients are not notified of a deletion.
WhatsApp has not said when the feature will reach everyone, and testing may continue for several more weeks.
WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages with some iOS beta users.
The feature is rolling out through WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.42.10.19 on TestFlight.
Users can schedule text, links, photos and videos from a chat, with delivery set from 10 minutes to two weeks ahead.
Scheduled messages are end-to-end encrypted and can be deleted before they are sent.
WhatsApp has not said when the feature will be available to everyone.
- Who
- WhatsApp is testing the feature with some iOS beta users.
- What
- The feature lets users schedule messages for later delivery.
- When
- The iOS test was reported on October 22 and 23, 2026.
- Where
- In the WhatsApp beta for iOS, distributed through TestFlight.
- Why
- Not stated
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WhatsApp had the scheduled-messages feature in development.
WhatsApp began testing scheduled messages with some Android beta testers.
WhatsApp began rolling out the feature to some iOS beta users.
More iOS users are expected to receive the feature in testing.
- iOS beta version
- 26.42.10.19
- Earliest scheduling time
- 10 minutes ahead
- Latest scheduling time
- Two weeks ahead
- Supported content
- Text, links, photos and videos
- Group chat delivery
- Only members at scheduling time receive the message