WhatsApp Users May Soon Be Able To Schedule Messages
Set recurring reminders, manage time zones and handle business communications off-hours.
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WhatsApp users have long requested message scheduling to do things like set recurring reminders, manage time zones and handle business communications off-hours. The lack of such a feature is notable since it's been available on rival Telegram's app since 2019. Now, it looks like Meta's messaging app will get that feature soon, according to a WhatsApp Android beta spotted by WaBetaInfo.
The new feature appeared in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.8.11 update. It works just as it does in Telegram: users access the feature by tapping and holding the send button. That opens up a dialog at the bottom of the screen, letting you choose the delivery date and time. It also offers a dedicated section to manage scheduled messages before they're sent.
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The message will be sent at the desired time, even...
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