🟢 What Is the New Feature?
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a native schedule message feature that will allow users to write a message ahead of time and choose a specific date and time for it to be sent automatically. This means you’ll be able to draft messages in advance — for example, birthday wishes or reminders — and whatsapp will send them for you at the chosen moment.
📱 Who Will Get It?
This feature is being built for Apple iphone (iOS) users and was spotted in the latest whatsapp beta version (26.7.10.72) distributed via Apple’s TestFlight programme — though it isn’t live for users yet.
🧠 How It Works
Here’s how the scheduled messaging feature is expected to function:
✍️ 1. Compose in Advance
You type the message in a chat just like any other message.
⏰ 2. Select Date & Time
After composing, you choose a future date and time for it to be sent.
📅 3. Automatic Delivery
Once the scheduled time arrives, the message gets sent automatically — without you having to open WhatsApp.
🛠 Manage Scheduled Messages
There may be a dedicated area where you can see pending scheduled messages and edit or delete them before they’re sent.
📍 Where It Appears in the App
Reports indicate that whatsapp could add a “Scheduled Messages” option inside the chat info screen — alongside options like starred messages and media statistics — where users can keep track of upcoming messages.
📌 Why This Matters
This is one of the most requested features by users because whatsapp currently doesn’t have a built‑in scheduler. Previously, iphone users could only rely on workarounds — like using apple Shortcuts to trigger a message at a specific time — which isn’t truly automatic or convenient.
Once official, this feature will provide:
- ✅ Ease of sending time‑sensitive messages
- ✅ Planning reminders, greetings, or work updates ahead of time
- ✅ Fewer manual tasks and fewer missed messages
📅 Current Status & Timeline
At the moment:
- The feature is still in development and under testing.
- It’s not yet available to public beta testers or regular whatsapp users.
- There’s no official release date from Meta yet.
💡 What Happens Next
Over the coming weeks/months:
WhatsApp may roll out the feature to public beta testers.
After testing and feedback, it should be made available in a regular app update for all iphone users.
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