WhatsApp begins testing scheduled messages on iOS after years of user requests
WhatsApp is testing a scheduled messaging feature for iOS users, allowing them to queue texts, photos, and videos for future delivery. The feature is currently available to beta testers and includes end-to-end encryption for scheduled content.
Why it matters
This update addresses a long-standing user request, bringing WhatsApp's functionality in line with competitors like iMessage.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Viral WhatsApp begins testing scheduled messages on iOS after years of user requests WhatsApp expands scheduled messages testing to iOS after Android debut By Web Desk | Published October 23, 2026
WhatsApp has begun testing a long-awaited scheduled messages feature on iPhone, weeks after the capability debuted in Android beta.
The feature is rolling out to select testers running WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.42.10.19 through Apple’s TestFlight program, with a broader rollout expected in the coming weeks. It follows years of requests from users who noted that rival platforms like iMessage have long offered similar functionality.
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