WhatsApp rolling out ‘Scheduled Messages’ feature – Geo News

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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