Apple’s New App Store for iMessage Could Help Brands Break Free on Mobile

However, the more brands that build right into the iPhone’s mobile messaging app, the less reliant they are on third parties such as Facebook. “Brands can roll out their own content and they’re not held hostage to social,” Mr. Ahmed said.

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