App not installed opened on my iPhone by scanning qr code

[Samtb]

How is it that scanning a QR code, I was able to open an app not installed on my iPhone through the App Store? Is this a new feature in iOS?

 

[Cloudtrekker]

No - I have been able to do that in the past.

 

[C DM]

How is it that scanning a QR code, I was able to open an app not installed on my iPhone through the App Store? Is this a new feature in iOS?

Is it an actual app or perhaps some sort of a web view?

 

[blkjedi954]

You guys obviously missed the 2020 WWDC presentation of “App Clips”..lol. Scanning a QR code launches a partial app for its immediate use. Here’s an excerpt from Apple’s developers page:

Introducing App Clips​

App Clips are a great way for users to quickly access and experience what your app has to offer. An App Clip is a small part of your app that’s discoverable at the moment it’s needed. App Clips are fast and lightweight so a user can open them quickly. Whether they're ordering take-out from a restaurant, renting a scooter, or setting up a new connected appliance for the first time, users will be able to start and finish an experience from your app in seconds. And when they’re done, you can offer the opportunity to download your full app from the App Store.

 

[C DM]

You guys obviously missed the 2020 WWDC presentation of “App Clips”..lol. Scanning a QR code launches a partial app for its immediate use. Here’s an excerpt from Apple’s developers page:

Introducing App Clips​

App Clips are a great way for users to quickly access and experience what your app has to offer. An App Clip is a small part of your app that’s discoverable at the moment it’s needed. App Clips are fast and lightweight so a user can open them quickly. Whether they're ordering take-out from a restaurant, renting a scooter, or setting up a new connected appliance for the first time, users will be able to start and finish an experience from your app in seconds. And when they’re done, you can offer the opportunity to download your full app from the App Store.

App Clips are part of iOS 14, but I was under the impression that actual support for them isn't out yet is coming in a future iOS 14 update.

 

[SegNerd]

App clips are live.

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