WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to choose between sending a message instantly or scheduling it for later. This feature is designed to give people greater control over when their messages are delivered.
| Key points | Details |
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| Name of the feature: | Schedule message |
| Feature availability: | Some features announced in this article may be under development and not yet available to all beta testers, or they may be gradually rolling out to users. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you will need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information. |
| News shared last week: | WhatsApp is working on a feature to secure accounts with passwords! |
| Previous article: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.9.4: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to organize their chat history with Meta AI! |
Weekly WhatsApp Beta Updates: New Features and Improvements
This new weekly roundup brings together all the latest updates about WhatsApp beta shared this week. As a result, you can finally catch up on everything you might have missed from our past announcements. You can consider this summary as a way to stay informed about new features, improvements, and fixes. This week's highlight focuses on scheduled messages, a new feature under development that will allow users to choose exactly when their messages are sent. See what else has been announced this week.
WhatsApp prepares new SIM verification to comply with new rules in India
WhatsApp will implement technical measures to support compliance with new rules in India. Since India will force companies to verify that accounts remain linked to an active SIM card, WhatsApp is now working on this implementation by developing SIM Binding. This means that users will need to enter a new 6-digit code to confirm that the registered SIM is still on the device. These changes aim to reduce misuse of disconnected or reassigned phone numbers, as the regulation ensures that accounts are tied to verified SIM cards. This regulation will only apply to users in India. WhatsApp is not required to apply the changes to other countries, but only to phone numbers with the +91 international prefix.
WhatsApp is rolling out stricter privacy settings for minors in Brazil
Some beta testers can explore a new feature that automatically adjusts their privacy settings to comply with the new regulation in Brazil. Following a new regulation issued by the Brazilian government as part of the ECA Digital law on the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments, platforms must ensure higher levels of privacy and safety by default for young users. For WhatsApp, this means that minors cannot choose the "Everyone" option for Last seen, About, and Links. Impacted users may receive a notice in the app that these three options will be updated automatically.
WhatsApp is developing scheduled messaging on Android
WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that will let users schedule messages in the future. With this functionality, users will be able to decide whether to send the message immediately or schedule it for a later time. Users will be able to select not only the day for delivery, but also the exact hour and minute. Scheduled messages will be added to a queue and it is automatically processed by WhatsApp at the appropriate time. Once a message is scheduled and sent, the recipient will not know it was set for later delivery. Users could schedule a birthday greeting in a family group to be sent exactly at midnight, or a reminder in a work group about a meeting starting in an hour. As a result, WhatsApp could make communication more timely and convenient by helping users plan ahead without needing to be online at the moment of sending.
WhatsApp releases promotional content in the Updates tab
WhatsApp announced that Promoted Channels and Status Ads are now available worldwide. Status Ads allow businesses to share promotional content within the Status section. Advertisements appear after a certain number of status updates, and they follow the same format as other regular posts shared by users. Promoted Channels give businesses greater visibility in the channels directory. Promoted channels are always highlighted in this section by displaying a small label. Ad targeting is based on limited signals such as language, country, and how users interact with ads. This means that WhatsApp does not use private messages, calls, or group activity to personalize ads. Private communication remains end-to-end encrypted.
WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to manage chats with Meta AI
The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.9.4 update lets some beta testers manage their conversations with Meta AI with greater precision. Each conversation is now treated as a separate thread. Users can now access a section that includes the list of all conversations initiated with the chatbot. Meta AI automatically generates a title for a conversation based on its context, but users can change it if they prefer a different label. Separate threads will help users keep discussions organized by topic, making it easier to find specific information later.
WhatsApp is working on Liquid Glass interface for the chat bar
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.7.10.74 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a feature that will implement a new chat bar compatible with Liquid Glass. The chat bar will still be located at the bottom of the screen, but it finally appears as a floating component. Its background will use the translucent, glass-like material that dynamically reflects and refracts what is behind it. The subtle transparency will adapt to light and dark content so the chat bar feels integrated with the rest of the interface. Since Liquid Glass responds to movement and environmental context, the appearance of the entire chat bar can shift slightly as users scroll or interact with the app.
Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp coming your way next week. We will continue tracking all the latest beta releases, improvements, and bug fixes so you never miss a thing. Make sure to check back regularly and stay ahead with the newest ways to enhance your WhatsApp experience.
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