App Clips are small parts of an app that allow users to complete a task quickly without downloading the entire app. They are discoverable at the moment they are needed and can be invoked in several ways, including by scanning an App Clip code, tapping an App Clip NFC tag, entering an App Clip from a link sent via iMessage, or launching an App Clip from a smart App Clip banner in Safari. App Clips can be used to perform a variety of tasks, such as renting a bike, paying for parking, or ordering food.
To use an App Clip, users can get it from App Clip Codes, QR codes, NFC tags, Maps, Safari, or Messages. Once the App Clip appears on the screen, users can tap Open or Play to complete the task. In supported App Clips, users can use Sign in with Apple, then make a payment using Apple Pay. With some App Clips, users can tap the banner at the top of the screen to see the full app.
App Clips are small in size to ensure an instant experience, especially when targeting users who may be on the go and are invoking the App Clip from an NFC tag, App Clip Code, or QR code. They can be configured using default App Clip links, which are recognizable by iOS and allow the App Clip to be invoked via that websites URL.
Users can manage App Clips by going to the App Library, where they can search for and remove specific App Clips or remove all App Clips. If users would like to disable App Clips, they can go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions, tap App Clips, and select Don’t Allow.
In summary, App Clips are a convenient way for users to complete a task quickly without downloading the entire app. They can be discovered in several ways and are small in size to ensure an instant experience. Users can manage App Clips by going to the App Library or disabling them in Settings.