ODF is an appointment reminder service that allows users to schedule text messages for delivery at any time in the future. As a service, the device that created the message doesn't have to be on or even exist at the time of delivery because messages are posted to a server in the cloud which runs 24/7. Messages are received as real text messages although the caller ID will be the phone carrier's servers as opposed to the originating phone. The most common application for delaying text messages is sending out reminders, because email and calendar alerts just don't get a person's attention as much as receiving a text message! For example, a dental office can schedule appointment reminders for automatic delivery instead of mailing post cards.

ODF does not require a text message account to work. Instead, it only requires an Internet connection such as free WiFi to work. At the moment, ODF messages can only be sent to phones in North America. However, the sender can be anywhere in the world as long as they have access to the Internet. Clever applications of ODF include creating time capsules for delivery several years later or sending yourself a delayed phony text message to get yourself out of a boring meeting or date. Likewise, preparing birthday and anniversary reminders in advance can help avoid disappointments later. ODF was not intended to allow International users to bypass their carrier's text messaging plans when contacting North America. As such, free accounts are limited to only 2 messages per day.

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This app requires access to your address book to work. Nothing that violates privacy will take place. It merely presents you with recipients by name so that you don't have to remember every phone number under the sun. If you deny access and later want to use the app anyway, you have to go into Settings->Privacy->Contacts->ODF and set it to ON.