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It is possible to launch another app (such as youtube, AppStore,Map, etc) from my iOS app & give it keyword for searching?

For example, I would like provide to user ability search cartoon video from my app & show the results in Youtube app.

Please share your though/

Thanks, Huy

Huy Tran
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  • Find answers for my question. To launch appstore with search term using itms-apps://ax.search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?media=software&term=%@. Search term with Map app using http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%@. But there is no way to do the same with Youtube. – Huy Tran Jul 30 '12 at 06:57

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The only way to communicate with other apps is through URLs. Have a look at communicating with other apps. To answer your question, just create a URL that contains the search terms.

Since tagged app-store in your question, I'm sure you find this useful: How to link to apps on the app store.

A tip is to use itms:// instead of http://, then it'll open in the app store directl

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