Samsung has just launched the new iTest app. It is an application that lets iPhone users experience its Galaxy range of smartphones by offering a mock version of its Android UI on the Apple device.
The new app is free and is currently seeing some promotions in New Zealand, as per an AndroidAuthority report. The launch of the iTest app also arrives soon after Tim Cook announced that a large number of its new iPhone users are people that migrated from Android. So, it seems that the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer has launched an app dedicated to iOS users, to showcase its Galaxy series of smartphones on the iPhone platform.
Interestingly, the iTest app has quite a bit of depth as it is not a simply a skin on top of iOS. Rather, the app arrives with a lot of the apps, which the users can open. It also lets iPhone owners check out the app drawer and even use the Galaxy Store and more. To add to the immersion, the app also periodically sends dummy notifications as well to add to the overall experience. However, it is not a full fledged OS and a lot of the apps do not offer complete functionality, and the real notifications still coming through in iOS.
Although, it is still a unique experience to use the South Korean tech giant’s One UI on an iPhone, without a complex installation process. Another interesting aspect observed on the iTest app was the addition of the ‘Fortnite’ in the Galaxy Store. For those unaware, the game is developed and launched by Epic Games studio, which is currently suing Apple for anti competitive practices on its App Store.
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