The App Clip feature of iOS 14 unveiled at the 2020 Apple World Wide Developers Conference (#WWDC) on 22.06.2020 is meant to make life easier.
What is an App Clip?
“An App Clip is a small part of an app experience designed to be discovered the moment it is needed.”
The App Clip allows iPhone users to access a particular service in an app without loading the app in the background. In the new iOS 14 updates, users will be able to order a service while still working on other apps. All it requires is for the user to scan a special App Clip code at a shop and the required app will pop up to complete the transaction.
How will the App Clips work?
Imagine you are at a restaurant with your friends and you decide to order a cappuccino online. The normal process would involve opening a Coffee Shop app in order to place your order. With the new App Clip feature, however, iPhone users will be able to scan a special App Clip code. Instantly, the order page of the app will pop up on the phone, and you will be able to place your order quickly.
The code can also be sent to you via iPhone’s Messaging app. This would make communication between clients and businesses easy and straightforward. Users will also be able to use NFC tags or QR codes to perform the same function.
App Clips powered by Apple Pay
The entire process is designed to be seamless. The user grants permissions to each app individually. Meanwhile, all purchases on the App Store can be made using Apple Pay, cutting down delays and making the purchase a smooth experience.
What’s your favourite iOS 14 feature?
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