Reddit app improves content sharing in iMessage with rich link previews

The official Reddit iOS app has received an update that gives users the ability to share content more easily on the social discussion website with the help of rich link previews.

Previously, sharing a link to a Reddit post through a messaging service like Apple’s Messages app would only display the URL in the thread of the conversation, giving the recipient a little insight into its content.

By contrast, rich link previews show a preview of the post being linked to, including the subreddit name, total upvotes, and comments, giving the recipient a clearer idea of ​​the content. what you can expect to see if you decide to tap on the link. and visit the post.

In another update addition, it’s now easier for people to share content in the Reddit app to Instagram, thanks to a new Instagram Stories button in the sharing options. The new button automatically generates a similar preview of the post that appears on Instagram.

Describing the new sharing features in a blog post, Reddit also mentions a new “one-tap screenshot sharing experience that allows users to share content without saving images on their device, meaning they can link to the content instead of just sending a screenshot.” .”

The new sharing options can be accessed through a new custom share sheet that appears when users of the Reddit app tap the share icon below a post. The sharing channels most used by the redditor are displayed at the top of the sheet to make the sharing process more convenient without having to leave the app.

Along with the update, Reddit says it’s also making sharing easier for publishers by introducing a new toolbox that makes it easier to view Reddit content on their own platforms. Publishers can learn more by consulting the Reddit documentation.