Final answer:
To open links directly in apps on an iPhone, ensure the app supports deep links or Universal Links and adjust settings accordingly. Some apps may have an option to default to opening links or may automatically open recognized links.
Step-by-step explanation:
To open links in an app instead of Safari on your iPhone, you must utilize Universal Links or Deep Links, which are set up by the app developers themselves. However, if a specific app supports URL schemes or has offered settings to open links directly in the app, you can configure this in a couple of steps:
- Some apps have an option in their settings to set the app as the default for opening certain types of links.
- If an app supports deep linking, click on a link and look for an option in the Safari 'Share' menu that says 'Open in [App Name]'. If this doesn't appear, the app likely doesn't support this feature, or the developers haven't created a Universal Link for that particular type of URL.
For some social media or email apps, links may automatically open in the app if it's installed on your iPhone. If not, check the app's settings or preferences for options to handle web links. Lastly, not all apps offer this functionality and it would be dependent on the app developer's integration of this feature.