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How does "send selfie to a contact" work when the user physically has to press send for imessages? As far as I'm aware you cannot get iOS to send SMS's or iMessages on behalf of the user.

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In this case, I've chosen to have all the messages show up with the user having to confirm with the send button. However, this isn't necessary for all information. I've built a shortcut that can take contact data, put it in a message, and send it to a predetermined number without a preview showing.

here it is: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/a62bc8f849ff4534a4a77812302...

(it sends to a dummy number)

Shortcuts can send messages without any user interaction. However I think there is an exception if you are attaching an image; for privacy reasons.

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