WhatsApp: A new message scheduling feature might soon arrive on WhatsApp, how will it work?

WhatsApp has long been preparing to introduce an excellent feature for its millions of users. Much like Gmail, WhatsApp will soon allow users to schedule messages, photos, videos, and links in advance. You simply need to set a date and time, and your message will be delivered automatically at the designated moment—even if your phone is not connected to the internet or the app is closed. Let’s explore when this feature might arrive and how it will function...

How will WhatsApp’s new feature work?
Open WhatsApp and go to the chat of the person or group to whom you wish to send a message.
Type your message and select the scheduling option.
Set the date and time for sending the message.
Confirm the details to schedule the message.
Once set, the message will be sent automatically at the scheduled time.
Reports indicate that, in addition to text, the feature will support the scheduling of photos, videos, and links. However, the specific process and available options may change in the final version of the feature.

Scheduling range: From 10 minutes up to 14 days
According to reports, users will be able to choose when their messages are sent. It is claimed that messages can be scheduled for any time—starting from at least ten minutes later, up to 14 days in advance.
This could simplify many tasks. For instance, you could prepare a message at night to be sent the following morning. Whether it’s sending birthday wishes to a friend or sharing information in an office group at a specific time, you will be able to set these messages in advance.

It is also suggested that the option to schedule photos or videos will include features to edit the media and add captions before sending. However, the exact details and available options will only become clear once the feature is officially rolled out.

Can be used for both personal chats and groups
The utility of this feature will not be limited to sending messages to individuals; it will also be available for use in group chats. According to reports, this feature will also be available for use in group chats. This means that important announcements or reminders for office, family, or friend groups can be prepared and scheduled in advance.

Reports also suggest that a scheduled message will become visible to group members at the time it is sent. However, details regarding how the availability or delivery of such messages might be affected by changes in group membership will only be confirmed once the feature is officially released.

Will messages still be sent if the phone’s internet is off?
Another key claim regarding this feature is that users will not need to keep the app open at the scheduled time for the message to be sent. However, there is no official confirmation as to whether a message will definitely be delivered if the phone’s internet is turned off or the device is offline.

There is a distinction between scheduling a message and delivering it without an internet connection. If the delivery process requires a connection to a server or the network, then being offline could potentially hinder the delivery. Therefore, the exact mechanics of how this feature functions will only become clear following an official announcement from WhatsApp.

Currently, WhatsApp is testing this feature in its Android beta version, meaning it is not yet available to all users. The company has not yet officially confirmed a date for its public release.

If this feature is rolled out to all users, it could prove highly convenient for those who often forget to send important messages or wish to ensure that a message is delivered at a specific time. For now, we must wait for an official announcement from WhatsApp regarding the final feature set and its official rollout.

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