One of the biggest new features of Apple embraced chatbots and rich media messaging with its latest iMessage update, creating a platform for third parties to connect with s whilst also adding features like sticker packs and Invisible Ink. Just ahead of the release of iOS 10 on Tuesday, Apple has made the iMessage App Store available to iOS 10 beta testers. Regular s can expect to see the store with the public release of iOS later in the day. 4073f
The iMessage App Store has debuted with apps that were first unveiled at WWDC, including OpenTable, Square Cash, Jib Jab, The Weather Channel, GIF Keyboard, Chess42, Words With Friends, PlayPhoto, and MsgMeWordGuess. Some of these are iMessage-only apps that are visible only within the Messages app, while others are part of the full-fledged, regular iOS app.
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Where is iMessage App Store?
Here's how you can access the iMessage App Store:
- Open Messages app and enter any conversation.
- Tap App Store icon (one with that looks like 'A').
- Then tap the four dots at the bottom left of your screen.
- Click on the Plus (+) sign to get to the iMessage App Store.
iMessage-only apps are also listed within the regular App Store carrying the ‘Only for iMessage’ moniker above the Details tab on the description page.
What do you think about Apple’s new iMessage App Store and the the messaging platform? Are you eager to try it out? Or is it just another catch-up feature? Let us know via the comments below.