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WhatsApp testing message scheduling feature, mirroring Telegram

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WhatsApp is reportedly testing a message scheduling feature for its Android beta users, a capability that has been available on rival Telegram since 2019. The new functionality allows users to set messages for future delivery, manage them before sending, and even schedule them for group chats. This feature aims to assist with tasks like setting reminders, handling off-hours business communications, and managing messages across different time zones, with messages being end-to-end encrypted. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a usability enhancement for a messaging platform.

RANK_REASON New feature rollout for an existing consumer product.

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WhatsApp testing message scheduling feature, mirroring Telegram

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages

    WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.

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