I've configured a universal via branch.io.
My link seems to be working when presented as https://example.com in a mail or gmail.
However, this doesn't look good and people don't tend to click on plain old links. We're using hypertext reference tags and Button tags to make it bit friendly. It looks something like this:
<a href="https://example.com"> Go to App </a>
Problem now we've is that this Go to App link/button doesn't work in native mail or gmail app. Instead of taking us to our app, mail app tries to open this link <a href> in safari. It then takes us to our app's App Store page.
Peculiar thing is If I open gmail in safari to start with and open the link from there then safari seems to understand that this is universal link and it segues into my app.
In summary:
1.Safari can open any link including hypertext reference or button tag
2.Both Mail and gmail app don't support hypertext reference nor button tag but plain old link https://example.com is fine in both the app
Has anybody gone through similar situation ? Appreciate any sort of help.