Apps Without Installing Them In IOS 14 (Apple)
Apple May Let You Try Apps Without Installing Them In IOS 14
Apple may let you try out parts of third-party iOS apps without installing them on your iPhone by scanning a QR code, according to code in an early build of iOS 14 reviewed by 9to5Mac. The functionality is apparently part of a new API referred to in iOS 14 as “Clips.”
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The Clips API “allows developers to offer interactive and dynamic content from their apps even if you haven’t installed them,” according to 9to5Mac. When you scan a QR code, a card will apparently appear that lets you interact with the parts of an app. The card may also let users choose to download a full version of the app from the App Store or, if you already have the app that the QR code is previewing, open the interactive experience in that app.
Apple could be testing the new app previews with OpenTable, Yelp, DoorDash, Sony’s PS4 Second Screen app, and YouTube, according to the code viewed by 9to5Mac.
This new feature sounds somewhat like the Slices feature on Android, which surfaces parts of an app in search results and in Google Assistant, or Android’s Instant Apps, which loads a tiny version of an app when you tap on a link. However, 9to5Mac says the code it reviewed only mentions Clips API integration with QR codes, so it’s unclear if Apple plans to integrate the new feature with Spotlight, Siri, or other parts of iOS.
iOS 14 will also reportedly include updates to iCloud Keychain, a new list view for the home screen, a new fitness app, and more.
How To Create A New Siri Shortcut Using IOS 13 On Your IPhone
Shortcuts are helpful iPhone tricks that allow you to ask Siri to complete simple tasks, like add a song to a playlist, call a favorite contact, save a file, and more.
To add a new shortcut, you'll first have to make sure your software is updated to iOS 13. This update includes the Shortcuts app, but if you don't have it installed already (or if you previously deleted it), you can redownload this in the App Store at any time.
Open the app and tap the "Create Shortcut" option next to the plus sign. Follow the prompts to create the shortcut of your choice.
You can also use Force Touch on the home screen to access the option. Tapping "Create Shortcut" there will launch the app and bring you to the same start page.
Here's how to do it both ways.
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Before creating a new shortcut, make sure you've updated your iPhone to the iOS 13 operating system.
Open the Settings app and then tap the "General" app to check your iOS. Tap the first "About" option where you'll find your Software Version listed below your name.
If your device isn't up to date, go back one page where you'll find the "Software Update" option.
Check your software version. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. If you've never created a Shortcut before "Create Shortcut" will be the only option. If you have, you'll find the gray rectangle below any creations.
2. Tap the plus sign to begin creating a shortcut.
Create Shortcut. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
3. Tap "Add Action."
Add Action. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
4. Select a category from the top to browse or search using the search bar if you have a shortcut in mind. You can also scroll through the suggestions section, which the app generates based on how you use your iPhone.
Begin creating. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
5. Continue through prompts to specify your shortcut, whether it applies to a specific app or pertains to another iPhone action.
Select actions. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
6. You can add additional actions to the same shortcut with the blue plus sign.
7. Tap the gray "X" to delete an action or tap the three dots to edit the name. You'll also find the option there to add the shortcut to your home screen.
Editing a new shortcut. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
8. Tap "Next" to move to the next page, where you'll be prompted to type or speak the shortcut name. The name will prompt Siri to run the shortcut.
9. Tap "Done" to complete the process.
Complete the process. Marissa Perino/Business Insider
10. Your new shortcut will immediately be added to your Shortcuts homepage.
Shortcuts. Marissa Perino/Business Insider How to create a shortcut in iOS 13 using Force Touch
You can also launch a new Shortcut using Force Touch on your home screen.
1. Press down on the Shortcuts app to open a small menu.
2. Tap "New Shortcut" which will immediately open the app and bring you to the same start screen.
Access the Force Touch menu instead. Marissa Perino/Business InsiderSome extra news.
The Clips API “allows developers to offer interactive and dynamic content from their apps even if you haven’t installed them,” according to 9to5Mac. When you scan a QR code, a card will apparently appear that lets you interact with the parts of an app. The card may also let users choose to download a full version of the app from the App Store or, if you already have the app that the QR code is previewing, open the interactive experience in that app.
Apple could be testing the new app previews with OpenTable, Yelp, DoorDash, Sony’s PS4 Second Screen app, and YouTube, according to the code viewed by 9to5Mac.
This new feature sounds somewhat like the Slices feature on Android, which surfaces parts of an app in search results and in Google Assistant, or Android’s Instant Apps, which loads a tiny version of an app when you tap on a link. However, 9to5Mac says the code it reviewed only mentions Clips API integration with QR codes, so it’s unclear if Apple plans to integrate the new feature with Spotlight, Siri, or other parts of iOS.
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