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Updated · minutemirror.com.pk · Jun 15WhatsApp Tests iOS Message Scheduling in Beta as Billions-User App Faces Rival Pressure
3 articles · Updated · minutemirror.com.pk · Jun 15Summary
- WABetaInfo spotted message scheduling in a new WhatsApp iOS beta, signaling the app may finally add a long-requested feature.
- Users would be able to write a message, pick a specific date and time, and have WhatsApp send it automatically when that time arrives.
- The option is expected to appear in the Chat Info screen, where users could also delete a scheduled message before it is sent.
- Meta has not said when the feature will reach all users, but the test comes as WhatsApp adds tools to defend its position against Signal and Telegram.
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Will WhatsApp's new scheduling feature work if your phone is off, or does it hide a critical flaw? As WhatsApp adds free scheduling, will small businesses still need to pay for its advanced automation tools? Does scheduling messages make our communication more efficient, or does it erode the authenticity of instant messaging?