Take Advantage of iOS 10’s New Message Framework with iMessage App Extensions

One of the biggest announcements in WWDC 2016 is the introduction of the Message framework in iOS 10. Developers can now create app extensions for Apple’s built-in Messages app. By building an app extension, you let users to interact with your app right in the Messages app.

For example, you can build a message sticker extension that allows your users to send stickers while communicating with your friends in Messages. Or if you already developed a photo editing app, you can now write an extension for users to edit photos without leaving the Messages app. The support of extension opens up a lot of opportunities for app developers. Apple even introduces App Store for iMessage, so you can sell your app extension through the app store that is dedicated for iMessage.

For more information and an easy-to-follow tutorial to build your own Message sticker app extension in Xcode 8, visit AppCoda’s website here.

About AppCoda

Based in Hong Kong, AppCoda, one of the Hong Kong Mobility Partners, is a technology company committed to provide the best iOS training and resources for anyone interested in learning iOS programming. AppCoda specializes in teaching developers how to build native iOS apps. Thousands of people have already learned Swift programming and iOS development through AppCoda’s training courses and learning materials. Each month, more than 200,000 people have benefited in some ways from AppCoda’s free programming tutorials.