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The url_launcher package is a Flutter package that allows you to launch URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and SMS messages from your Flutter app. It's a convenient way to open external links and other content without having to leave your app.
Add the url_launcher package in your pubspec.yaml file:
dependencies:
url_launcher: ^6.0.3
Import the url_launcher package in your Dart file:
import 'package:url_launcher/url_launcher.dart';
Use the launch() method to launch a URL, email address, phone number, or SMS message:
// Launch a URL
await launch('https://www.google.com');
// Launch an email address
await launch('mailto:someone@example.com');
// Launch a phone number
await launch('tel:+1 555 1234');
// Launch an SMS message
await launch('sms:+1 555 1234');
In this example,
We're using the launch() method to launch a URL, email address, phone number, or SMS message. The await keyword is used to wait for the launch to complete before continuing with the code execution.
The url_launcher package also provides other methods and options for launching URLs and other content. For example, you can use the canLaunch() method to check if a URL or other content can be launched on the current platform.
In summary, the url_launcher package is a convenient way to launch URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and SMS messages from your Flutter app. You can use the launch() method to launch content, and the package provides other methods and options for launching URLs and other content as well.
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