iPhone supports background running of applications?

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I am developing an application in iPhone which will send ordinary sms to users at pre stated date and time. so I want to know is it possible in iPhone that the sms is sent to receivers automatically when time comes. also if you know some suggestions then please give me more suggestions so I can make it run successfully

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You are not able to sending sms automatically via GSM carrier — Sudesh Kumar, Mar 06 '13 at 12:02
You must must must click on send button to send SMS in iphone :) — Rushabh, Mar 06 '13 at 12:12
iPhone doesn't provide any services like timer for background process? — Sumit Bijvani, Mar 06 '13 at 12:29
@HinataHyuga thanks for giving me basic idea. so is this possible with webservice to send automatic SMS in future? — Sumit Bijvani, Mar 06 '13 at 12:51
@SumitBijvani Yes. I already have an app like this on appstore.what pravi jay suggested, will be ur correct approach for this. — Baby Groot, Mar 06 '13 at 12:55

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 06 '13 at 12:24

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You can do one thing. You can make web service in .net or in php. Or there are third party api for sending sms to other users like way2sms.com. these are just for .net and in php.

answered Mar 06 '13 at 12:24

Prabhjot Singh Gogana

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 06 '13 at 12:23

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with jailbroken phones this is feasible.. I don't know the detail though..

anyway, with stock iphone it isnt possible

answered Mar 06 '13 at 12:23

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iPhone supports background running of applications?

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