WhatsApp tests message scheduling in its Android beta

First reported by Engadget at · Updated · 2 sources

Users can choose a delivery time between ten minutes and two weeks ahead in an Android beta spotted by WaBetaInfo, according to The Next Web. The publication also reports that delivered messages carry no indication they were scheduled, and that sending work messages outside working hours is regulated across much of Europe.

  • Telegram has offered message scheduling since 2019, according to Engadget.

Covered by 2 publishers within 5 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

Engadget WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages · staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent)
The Next Web WhatsApp may soon let users schedule messages · Cristian Dina

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