Your iPhone uses preinstalled Apple apps by default for system actions like opening links, making phone calls, ...

The upcoming iOS 18.2 release will allow users to change their default calling and messaging apps on their iPhones. In other words, you will no longer need to use Apple’s native apps if you don’t want ...

iOS 18.2 beta 1, which went to developers on Wednesday, includes a new section in Settings that lets users specify which applications to set as their defaults for handling email, messages, phone calls ...

Your default apps are the apps your iPhone uses automatically in certain situations. So if you tap a phone number on a website, for example, your iPhone will open ...

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What was long considered impossible has now been a reality for almost four years: iPhone owners are allowed to pick their own default apps for core functions such as email, phone, messaging, and web ...

In a recent document outlining the steps it has taken to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple revealed that it will allow iPhone and iPad users in the EU to set default navigation and ...

To continue complying with Europe's Digital Markets Act, Apple has revealed when EU users will be able to change more of the default apps to third-party options. This will give users greater control ...

Once you make these changes, your iPhone will automatically use WhatsApp for all calling and messaging activities. For instance, if you tap the phone icon next to a business listing on Google’s search ...

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, ...

Apple bundles a lot of apps with the iPhone. These span multiple categories, enabling you to get things done on your iPhone right away without the hassle of downloading additional apps. While these ...