Getting started with Schemes for Android

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Being able to schedule an SMS, tweet, Facebook post, or Gmail is extremely useful. An SMS can be used to wish a distant friend or relative a happy birthday. A tweet or Facebook post can help your small business, or remind friends about a local event. And lastly, scheduling a Gmail message is useful when the recipient lives in another time zone and you don't want to disturb them.

The Schemes app for Android lets you schedule all of these message types, at no cost. Furthermore, you can send these scheduled messages without needing to create any accounts, as you would with a service like HootSuite. Here's how to get started:

Step 1: Install a copy of the Schemes app on your Android device.

Step 2: The app will prompt you to c... [Read more]