Mind-blowing iMessage hack will change how you use your iPhone every day

A SECRET iPhone hack lets you schedule your iMessage texts.

Yes, it’s actually possible to prepare messages ahead of time – and have them automatically deliver to friends or family whenever you like.

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The feature isn’t built directly into the Messages app.

But you can use another Apple app to get the job done all the same.

It’s called Shortcuts (added way back in iOS 12), which lets you create your own iPhone “automations”.

This can seem confusing at first, but it’s really easy once you get used to it.

And one Shortcut that you can easily create is sending a text at a chosen time.

You can also set up scheduled messages for an event too, like when you arrive home.

How to create scheduled messages on iPhone

Setting them up is easy enough.

Open the Shortcuts app, then tap on Automation.

Now choose Create Personal Automation, or hit the + icon.

Next you’ll need to choose the trigger for the Automation.

A good one to start with would be Time of Day.

Choose the time you want and then tap Next.

Now go to the Actions page and choose Send Message.

If you can’t see it on the list, simply tap Add Action and then search for it manually.

You can also set this up to work with WhatsApp, or another chat app of your choice.

Tap Message and then type out your text, and then hit Next.

Now tap Done and your Automation is saved.

If you’ve done it correctly, your message will send at the saved time.

Once you get used to this iPhone hack, you’ll be able to do it very quickly.

And try choosing different Automation triggers too, like when you arrive home, or when you activate the Sleep focus.

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