WorldPingWhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages
WorldPingWhat happened
WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.
Key facts
- WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.
- Reported by Engadget and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:44:33 UTC.
Why it matters
Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.
What to watch next
- Availability, pricing and rollout regions
- Independent testing or verification of the claims made
- Responses from regulators and competing platforms
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