WhatsApp Scheduled Messages Get Exciting Beta Rollout With Scheduling Up to 2 Weeks

• WhatsApp scheduled messages are rolling out to some Android beta testers, with wider testing planned.
• Users can schedule text, links, photos and videos in individual and group chats.
• Messages remain end-to-end encrypted and can be managed or deleted before delivery.

WhatsApp is rolling out scheduled messages to some beta testers on Android, making it possible to compose a message and choose when it should be sent. The feature is available to select users running WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.40.7.

The rollout is limited for now, with more beta testers expected to receive the feature over the coming weeks. It is not available to everyone, and a general stable release has not been confirmed. The feature supports individual and group chats, with controls to manage scheduled messages before they are delivered.

WhatsApp Scheduled Messages on Android Beta

The scheduled messages feature lets users prepare a message in advance and set a delivery date and time. According to the reported rollout, users can schedule text messages, links, photos and videos in both individual and group conversations.

How to Schedule a WhatsApp Message

• 💬 Open the individual or group chat where you want to send the message.
• ✍️ Compose the message and add supported content, such as a link, photo or video.
• 🕒 Tap and hold the send button to open the scheduling option.
• 📅 Select the date and time for delivery, then confirm the schedule.

The available scheduling window ranges from a minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum of two weeks. For photos and videos, users can schedule one image or video at a time. The reported flow also supports the drawing editor and captions for this media.

WhatsApp Scheduled Messages Features

Schedule Text, Links, Photos and Videos

The feature covers more than plain text. Users can schedule links, photos and videos for a later time in individual chats and groups. For photos and videos, the reported limitation is one item per scheduled message, with access to the drawing editor and caption option.

End-to-End Encryption and Offline Sending

Scheduled messages remain end-to-end encrypted. As reported, a scheduled message can be sent at its selected time even if the sender is offline or the WhatsApp app is closed. The feature is designed to handle delivery without requiring the sender to reopen the app at the scheduled time.

Manage or Delete Scheduled Messages

A Scheduled section in Chat Info lets users view upcoming messages and manage or delete them before delivery. Recipients are not notified that a message was scheduled or that the sender deleted it before delivery.

How Scheduled Messages Work in Groups

Group delivery follows the membership present when the message was scheduled. Only members who are in the group at scheduling time receive the scheduled message; people added to the group later do not receive it. A recipient can still receive a scheduled message even if their WhatsApp account does not have the scheduling feature.

WhatsApp Scheduled Messages Specifications

When Will WhatsApp Scheduled Messages Reach Everyone?

WhatsApp is currently rolling out the feature to a limited number of Android beta testers using version 2.26.40.7. More testers are expected to receive it over the coming weeks, but access is not yet universal. There is no confirmed date for a stable release, so availability may vary between accounts.

When to Use WhatsApp Scheduled Messages

WhatsApp scheduled messages can be useful when you want a message to go out at a more suitable time. For example, you can schedule a birthday wish in advance, set up a reminder for someone, or coordinate a group message around a planned activity. Scheduling also helps when you know what you want to say but do not want to send it immediately.

The feature is currently available to a limited group of Android beta testers using WhatsApp beta version 2.26.40.7. Messages can be scheduled from 10 minutes to two weeks ahead, with support for text, links, and a single photo or video. You can manage or delete a scheduled message through Scheduled Chat Info. Messages remain end-to-end encrypted, and recipients do not receive a separate notice that a message was scheduled.

Conclusion

WhatsApp scheduled messages could make it easier to send messages and media at a chosen time without reopening the app. The feature includes end-to-end encryption and controls for managing scheduled messages before delivery. For now, it remains a limited Android beta rollout, with no confirmed stable release date.

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