Apple has announced changes to user settings in iOS and iPadOS, specifically impacting users in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes will take effect starting from iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
The first change is in the default browser selection, which users can customize at any time. However, the prompt to choose will only appear once when opening Safari for the first time in this new update. If the user had previously selected Safari as the default browser, they will be prompted again after updating to iOS 18. This option will not sync across devices, meaning the prompt will appear again when switching to a new iPhone or iPad.
In addition to the browser, users can also set defaults for other app types like email, app store downloads, and NFC-enabled apps. This includes phone apps, messaging apps, password managers, keyboards, and spam call filters. In 2025, apps for navigation and language translation will also be added.
Finally, users will have the ability to delete pre-installed system apps as previously announced by Apple, including App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari.
TLDR: Apple is updating user settings in iOS and iPadOS for EU users to comply with the Digital Markets Act, allowing customization of default browsers and other app types, and the deletion of pre-installed system apps.
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