How to schedule text messages on iPhone

diegofromcrc wrote:

Where is your "There is no step 3..." motto? This is too complicated Apple!!! Did you guys forget how to make things simple? This literally makes me wanna buy an Android just to use whatsapp for work.

Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can let them know what you'd like to see here:

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Given that Apple hasn't seen fit to add this feature in all the years the Messages had been an app, I'm guessing they don't want to.

Angelfishdiver wrote:

I am writing about a similar topic others have written about. Scheduling a single text message(not recurring). We should definitely be able to send a text message scheduled at a certain time of day.

As has been explained at least once on every previous page of this thread, Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can let them know your thoughts here:

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Short cuts

automation

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time of day - set time

set daily

set message

set recipient

not difficult?

I get to step 10 and...there is no "next" and no way to disable "Ask before sending".

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JcTcom wrote:

Why would you direct people to "Read the five pages of this thread" as if there is a solution in there or something? There is no solution posted in this thread so please don't ask people to go looking for something that isn't there.

Precisely because the fact that there is no solution and there are only workarounds has been discussed to death. There is nothing more to say on the matter. And, because it's inconsiderate to everyone who has already participated in the thread, including those who have taken the time to post their workarounds, not to read what has already been written and to expect people to answer all over again.

Wow so simple and intuitive…. Simply follow these TWELVE STEPS to schedule a message.

android with there simple button click has oversimplified it eh?

sarcasm aside why the heck is this not a feature yet?? Just make it thouch and hold on the send button….. Simple

Hi, so I’m an android user for me you simply go to Google messages, select new type in the phone number go down to the message box type in your text message hold down the send button and this little calendar pops up what time and date to select to schedule a message. You select your time select your date and then you hit send. I don’t know what those instructions are is like I’m setting up a whole automated system. I want to be able to schedule just like that. I don’t want to have to set up a whole automated system to send a schedule text message at 8 AM to every client. I’m seeing the next morning. Why can’t Imessaqes do that?

Will admit I've only had iPhones... But gotta agree with the need for "delayed text" capability (like Android) where you can schedule for future (not just daily, weekly, monthly) but also yearly

In fact iOS (with permissions) should scan contact card - birthdays (and anniversaries) and proactively suggest - "Do you want to send a birthday note?" and inform owner "I've sent a note on your behalf!"

Katana-San wrote:

HeWhat has that to do w/the actual issue at hand? Nothing that I can see…

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

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Under-scooter-bathtub wrote:

Apple, I must have had a faint dream about you announcing a scheduled text message feature. Maybe I’m just thinking of when you announced the edit text feature? Idk… i’m just really sad now cuz I kinda need it and am realizing you don’t have it yet…

Apple doesn't participate here. If you want them to know your thoughts, use the feedback link:

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But, no, Apple hasn't announced such a feature.

snajm3 wrote:

sarcasm aside why the heck is this not a feature yet??

No one here in this user-to-user forum would know the answer to that. You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

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Willpowers_ wrote:

Is Apple considering the implementation of a feature for scheduling text messages within the Messages/Shortcuts app shortly?

No one here in this user-to-user forum would know the answer to that. And, Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:

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2305_jh_2024 wrote:

I still HATE this! I’ve yet to get a message to send when I want…. Everyone can tell me what an idiot I am!

Idc!!!

That is certainly possible.

This is the least intuitive setting and I’m pretty good at IT

What setting? There is no setting to schedule messages to be sent later.

- worked at 3 IT companies! I’m not great, but this is BS! I’m pretty sure anyone with a basic knowledge of how to do anything could create something better! I’ve blocked all responses because I’m tired of hearing how simple it is…. Yeah, no it’s NOT!!!! Get through it all, nothing sends! \

Tell Apple:

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And maybe take a breath. Life is too short to be this upset about something that, in the grand scheme of things, is fairly trivial.

ubucraig wrote:

This is not a solution -- it's a dodge.

And it's wrong. "Create personal automation" does not appear; "New Automation" does, but there are no instructions for how to create a new automation.

Apple has a guide:

Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support