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Since 2020, you've been free to set your preferred web browser and email app as the default on your iPhone or iPad. Now, four years later, Apple is expanding this flexibility in the U.S., allowing even more apps to be set as defaults for specific actions. Plus, there's now a centralized menu to manage all these default app settings. Across the Atlantic, EU users have gained even more options due to new regulations. Starting with iOS and iPadOS 17.4, Apple enabled alternative payment systems in the App Store, third-party app marketplaces, and non-WebKit browser engines for a broader mobile experience. While these capabilities aren't yet available in the U.S., Apple's latest update introduces more customization options stateside. Don't Miss: The Complete iOS 18.2 Features Guide — Here's Everything New and Improved for Your iPhoneAlongside the ability to set additional default apps, Apple has added a streamlined "Default Apps" menu in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, released December 11. This...more