Facing Billions in DMA Fines, Apple Lets EU iPhone Users Install Apps Outside the App Store

A last-minute rule change lets European iPhone owners download apps from rival stores and developer websites, while introducing new fees that Apple hopes will satisfy regulators in Brussels. Read More

Apple to Let EU Users Set New Defaults for Multiple Apps, Delete App Store, Photos, Messages and More - MacRumors

Along with setting new apps as defaults, Apple will let users delete core apps. The ‌App Store‌, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari apps will be able to be deleted, so it's essentially just ... Read More

Apple Again Changes EU App Store Rules and Fees to Comply With DMA

Apple is updating its App Store linking rules and fees in the European Union to comply with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act, Apple ... Read More

Apple will soon let you delete the App Store in some markets – here’s why - TechRadar

For one thing, you’ll soon have far more choice over the default apps that are used to open certain files on your iPhone. Right now, Apple already lets EU users change their default apps for web ... Read More

Apple will let iPhone users in Europe choose own browser, delete apps - New York Post

Users will also be able to delete certain Apple-made apps such as App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos and Safari. Only Settings and Phone apps would not be deletable. Filed under ... Read More

European iPad users can soon download apps from third-party stores - The Verge

Apple will let iPad users in the European Union download apps from alternative app marketplaces starting on September 16th, coinciding with the release of iPadOS 18. Third-party app stores will be ... Read More

Apple will let EU iPhone users delete the App Store and Messages - BGR

Apple also revealed that EU users will be able to delete the App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera, and Safari apps. Currently, users can remove some default apps, but it’s impossible to delete ... Read More

iOS 18.2 will let EU users delete App Store and Camera apps

Users will be able to remove core apps such as the App Store, Safari, Messages, and even the Camera app. The move is part of Apple's effort to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act antitrust ... Read More

Apple will soon let you set Google Maps as default app in the EU

Apple Maps has continued improving at a steady pace over the years, but many users still prefer Google Maps for a variety of reasons. Soon, they can finally make the app default. Read More

Apple to Allow EU Users to Delete Pre-Installed Apps on iOS 18 - TechRepublic

Apple has unveiled major changes to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in the E.U. as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. European users will have more control over default apps ... Read More