Have you ever wished you could send a message to multiple people without having to type their names and numbers each time? Save time and effort by creating a group chat that you can use over and over again. Huh?
That’s what Shep from Macon, Georgia, wants us to help you with.
“Can I set up message groups on my iPhone to use instead of entering all recipients individually each time, like labels in Gmail or groups in Outlook?”
– Shep
The answer is yes. There’s an easy way to create group chats for both iPhone and Android owners without having to enter all recipients every time. Let’s see how to do this.
1. How to create a group chat
iPhone
- open message app Tap new message icon in the upper right corner
- enter telephone number, contact addressor Apple ID Tap the icon of each person you want to join the group chat, or plus icon To select a contact from a list
- Tap. text fieldenter yours message, Tap send button
- After sending the message, group icon At the beginning of the conversation. For iOS 14 and earlier, tap the group icon, then tape the information button
- Tap “Change” name and photo. [名前と写真の変更]The options appear in blue text under the group icon and name in the chat.
- enter name Fill in the fields required for your group chat. You can also choose a photo, emoji, or Memoji for your group image by tapping the camera button or selecting an option from the list.
- When you’re done, tap end Save names and photos for group chats.Tap end Click again to close the editing view
You can also rename an existing group chat by following steps 4-7 above. Note that you can only name group iMessages, not SMS/MMS group messages. To name a group text message, everyone in the group must be using her iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android smartphone manufacturer
- download Message from Google If you haven’t installed it yet
- Open the app and tap start chat
- Tap create a group
- Enter the the name of the person you want to add to your group
- Tap Next
- Enter the group name in . Add group name menu
- Tap Next Also
- Please enter your message Type in the text box and send
Now that you know how to create a group chat on your smartphone, here are some other great tips you can use to make your life easier on your smartphone.
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2. How to schedule text messages
iPhone
- open shortcut app
- select automation at the bottom of the screen
- Then tap “New automation” or + sign at the top right of the screen
- select time at the top of the page
- Set the time to send the message Click on the clock to adjust the time
- choose from daily, weekly, or monthlyUnfortunately, there is no way to set up a one-time automation for this sequence. The assumption is that this automation will be repeated. In this setting, monthly Hopefully you have enough time (even if you forget) to cancel this automation after you send it so it doesn’t happen again.
- Unfortunately, there is no way to set up a one-time automation for this sequence. The assumption is that this automation will be repeated. In this setting, monthly Hopefully you have enough time (even if you forget) to cancel this automation after you send it so it doesn’t happen again.
- If you select monthly, Please choose a date Please click from the calendar below Next in the upper right corner
- On the next screen, press send a message box
- Select light blue here message Type a word to enter your text message
- click light blue recipient button and Please enter the person Who you want to send the text to
- click end, Then press end Also
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android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android smartphone manufacturer
- Open message
- choose contact and start a conversation
- Enter the Email
- keep pressing of send button
- of Send schedule A box will appear allowing you to select the date and time you would like to send the text message
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3. How to create text message shortcuts
iPhone
- click setting
- click general
- click keyboard
- click Text replacement (2nd row)
- click “+” top button
- enter phrase and related shortcut
- click keep in the upper right corner
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android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android smartphone manufacturer
- click setting
- scroll to general management
- click Samsung keyboard settings
- click more input options, Alternatively, some devices may not display this. Please proceed to the next step. Click “Text Shortcut” and, Add/+ top right button
- enter shortcut And that expanded phrase and click addition
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4. How to add websites to your home screen
iPhone
- open safari app
- go to Website you want to add
- Tap. share icon at the bottom center
- Scroll down and tap Add to home screen
- A preview of the icon is displayed and you can: Adjust the displayed text If you really want to make it shorter
- Tap addition
- Inside the app icon, you’ll see an icon that takes you directly to the selected web page.
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android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android smartphone manufacturer
- open Chrome app
- go to Website you want to add
- Tap. 3 vertical dots in the upper right corner
- Tap Add to home screen
- A preview of the icon is displayed and you can: Adjust the displayed text If you really want to make it shorter
- Tap addition
- Tap addition Click again and the icon will appear among other apps
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5. How to enable your digital assistant
iPhone
- go to setting
- Tap Search with Siri
- toggle on Listen for “Siri” or “Hey Siri”
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android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android smartphone manufacturer
- open Google Assistant app
- Scroll to the bottom and click turn on
- When it’s on, say “Assistant settings”
- Under General Settings, tap . “Hey Google” and “Voice Match”
- turn on Hey Google
- Follow the prompts Set up Voice Match so your Google Assistant can recognize when you say “Hey Google.”
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Cart important points
There are many ways to make using your smartphone easier, especially when it comes to sending messages. Everyone wants to save time in their busy days. Make the most of your smartphone by taking advantage of the shortcuts I have recommended.
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