App Changes: EU iPhones Will Soon Allow Users to Select Default Apps
Significant App Updates for EU Users
Apple is making waves in the app landscape as iPhone and iPad users in the European Union will soon be able to choose their default app settings. This includes options for phone calls, messaging, keyboards, and password managers.
More Choices Coming Next Year
In spring next year, users can also set default navigation and translation apps, along with call spam filters. Moreover, users will have the ability to delete certain apps, including App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari, while Settings and Phone remain untouchable.
Browser Selection Enhancements
Apple is also updating its browser choice screen for EU users. When opening Safari, users will now need to scroll through a complete list of browsers to choose from like Firefox, Chrome, or DuckDuckGo. This change increases user options.
Ongoing Changes in Default App Settings
Previously, Apple allowed changes to the default browser and email app. The transition to open the iPhone to third-party marketplaces continues to evolve.
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