I want to build an app for iphone and android that includes a database of short messages. I'd like the app to display one randomly to the user throughout the day as if it were a text message. Can this be done without using Push notifications? what is this called? I understand Apple doesn't allow 3rd party apps to run in the background, so how is this accomplished? are there local alerts/notifications that apps can send on a predefined schedule?
I'm hoping Push notifications are not the only way an app can display a SMS-like message to the iOS user when the app is closed.
Thank you!
I'm hoping Push notifications are not the only way an app can display a SMS-like message to the iOS user when the app is closed.
Thank you!