In a groundbreaking move, Apple is set to revolutionize its app ecosystem by giving users unprecedented control over their devices. The tech giant has announced that it will soon roll out a new feature that will allow iOS and iPadOS users to set default apps of their choosing, breaking with the long-standing practice of pre-installing Apple apps.
The First Apps You Should REMOVE From Your iPhone
This shift doesn’t stop there. Apple will also allow users in the European Union to remove core apps from their devices. Yes, you read that right – even the App Store itself could be on the way out.
Initially, users can remove the following apps: Messages, Camera, Photos, Safari, and the App Store. Only apps that are in the Settings app and the Phone app will be spared.
These changes are not just a whim, but a response to the Digital Markets Act, a piece of EU legislation aimed at promoting fair competition in the digital domain. Apple, known for its “walled garden” approach, is now opening the gates a little wider.
