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Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of Whatsapp logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. — Reuters WhatsApp is developing a native "Scheduled Messages" feature that will allow users to set a specific date and time for messages to be sent automatically within chats. The functionality has been spotted in the latest iOS beta version 26.7.10.72, released through Apple's TestFlight programme, according to WABetaInfo. Once introduced, the feature will enable users to compose a message, select a preferred delivery time, and let the app send it automatically when the scheduled moment arrives — without requiring any further action. Scheduled messages will remain queued until dispatch and will appear in a dedicated section within the chat information screen. — WABetaInfo From there, users will be able to view, manage, or delete pending messages before they are sent. Importantly, deleting a scheduled message will not notify the recipient, as the message is removed prior to delivery. The upcoming tool is expected to function in both individual and group chats, allowing users to plan birthday wishes, reminders, announcements, or work-related updates in advance. While iPhone users can currently achieve similar results using Apple's

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Posted Feb 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM UTC D Dominic Preston WhatsApp helps you catch the group chat up. It’s rolling out Group Message History, which lets group chat admins (and members, depending on permissions) share the most recent messages with new members of a chat. That should make it easier to catch people up without blasting old messages back to the whole group. You can share up to 100 messages at once. Image: WhatsApp Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Dominic Preston

Credit: Shutterstock.com/Algi Febri Sugita The Competition Commission of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has joined several other antitrust agencies in probing Meta’s exclusion of rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp, but stopped short of issuing an interim injunction to suspend the new terms. To read more Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register for free to unlock full access to our Insight content, including Guides, Reviews and Hubs. Plus, get our newsletter straight to your inbox. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the Global Competition Review experts. Subscribe now Already have access? Login below

Surat, Feb 19 (PTI) A man was arrested in Gujarat’s Surat city for allegedly using a dummy mobile number to harass a person by sending him abusive messages anonymously on Whatsapp, a police official said on Thursday. Cybercrime police had registered an FIR on the basis of the complaint of a man who said someone was sending him abusive messages on Whatsapp from an unknown mobile phone number, the official said. “As per the complaint, the unidentified person was also sending him threatening messages about his daughter. A team was formed and the accused involved in this crime was traced. Mohammad Naimuddin Refai (37) used a dummy mobile number to send threatening messages to the complainant on WhatsApp,” he said. Refai was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace), and 507 (criminal intimidation through anonymous communication) as well as section 66 (c) of Information Technology Act , he said. PTI COR KA BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Support Our Journalism India needs fair, non-hyphenated and questioning journalism, packed with on-ground reporting. ThePrint – with exceptional reporters, columnists and editors

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ⓘ EyestetixStudio/Pixabay +WABetaInfo WhatsApp may soon give status updates a more prominent position within the app. WhatsApp is testing a major redesign in its latest Android beta. In the future, status updates may appear directly within the “Chats” tab, significantly increasing their visibility. This change could affect the app’s overall clarity and shift its focus further toward a social media experience rather than a purely messaging service. Marius Müller (translated by Marius Müller), Published 02/17/2026 🇩🇪 As reported by WABetaInfo on February 14, 2026, status updates may soon move beyond the separate “Updates” tab and appear directly within the “Chats” section. Currently, users are notified of a new status by a green ring around a contact’s profile picture. To view the update, they can tap the profile picture or switch to the “Updates” tab, where all recent updates are displayed in one place. In WhatsApp beta 2.26.6.9, contacts with a recent status update appear at the top of the “Chats” tab – almost as if they had sent a new message. Their profile pictures remain highlighted. As users scroll through their conversations, a swipeable status bar comes into view. Status updates from muted contacts, however, are not shown in this

The Eagles’ European journey continues on the road this week, with the first leg of our UEFA Conference League play-off round away to reigning Bosnian champions, HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, on Thursday evening (19th February, 18:45 CET local time / 17:45 GMT UK time). Find out how to watch LIVE below! Where to watch Zrinjski Mostar v Crystal Palace Crystal Palace's match away to Zrinjski Mostar will be broadcast LIVE in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports. Coverage will start at 17:00 GMT (UK time) on TNT Sports 1, ahead of the 17:45 GMT kick-off. Supporters outside of the UK can find a list of UEFA broadcast partners here . How to listen to Zrinjski Mostar v Crystal Palace Palace TV+ offers live audio commentary to users via cpfc.co.uk and the Official Crystal Palace App . Palace TV+ is our streaming service which features select live Academy games, as well as live first-team commentaries and press conferences throughout the season. A subscription also offers incredible value for supporters, with three different package options: an Annual pass (£37.99) for unlimited access for a year, a Monthly pass (£5.49) or a Weekly pass (£3.99), all of which auto-renew until cancelled. Remember, a Palace