Secret trick to send a text message again with iOS 18's new Send Later feature

Are you tired of forgetting to send important messages at the right time?

IOS 18 brings a game-changing feature to the Messages app — the ability to schedule text messages for future delivery.

This long-awaited addition allows you to compose messages in advance and set them to send at a specific time, ensuring you never miss an important reminder or forget to wish someone a happy birthday. Your recipient can use any device, and they won’t be aware that the message was scheduled.

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Before diving into this new feature in iOS 18, it’s essential to ensure that your device is updated to the latest operating system.

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Using the new Send Later feature is straightforward:

Note: Scheduled messages are encrypted and stored on Apple servers only until they are sent. Once a message is sent, it is removed from Apple servers, the message balloon becomes a solid color, and the dashed line disappears.

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You can reschedule a message until its delivery time.

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You can edit a scheduled message until its delivery time.

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When you delete a message before its scheduled time, it’s canceled and not delivered to the recipient.

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While Send Later is a great new feature, there are some limitations to be aware of:

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The Send Later feature in iOS 18 is a welcome addition that brings more flexibility and convenience to iPhone messaging. While it has some limitations, particularly its restriction to iMessage conversations, it’s a powerful tool for managing your communications. Whether you’re remembering birthdays, sending timely reminders or communicating across time zones, Send Later can help you stay on top of your messaging game. As Apple continues to refine this feature, we can hope to see expanded functionality in future updates.

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