apple It will give users in the EU more choices when it comes to browsers and apps as it works to comply with Digital Markets Act.
The changes apply to iOS and iPadOS users in the European Union and will go into effect by the end of the year, the company said in a statement on Thursday (August 22). to update.
One of the changes includes: Browser selection screenWith the update, Apple will show more information about browsers to users who view the selection screen. The updated screen will be shown to all EU users who have set Apple’s Safari as their default browser. Additionally, browser developers will get access to more data about the performance of the selection screen.
Another change centers around the introduction of a new Default applications The update said there is a section in Settings that lists the default settings available to each user. This section will be included in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. In future software updates, there will be new default settings for calling phone numbers, sending messages, translating text, navigation, password management, keyboards, and call spam filters.
In the third change announced on Thursday, users in the European Union will be able to wipe Five Apple apps: App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera, and Safari, according to the update.
“These updates come from our ongoing and ongoing dialogue with the European Commission on compliance with the Digital Market Act requirements in these areas,” Apple said in the update.
The Digital Markets Act, which aims to increase competition in the digital economy, has sent big tech companies scrambling to comply with a new set of rules that went into effect in March, PYMNTS reported at the time.
Apple’s latest changes come a day after the company announced a reorganization of its App Store in response to global regulatory changes. As part of the reorganization, the App Store will reportedly be split into two teams, one overseeing Apple’s App Store and the other focusing on distributing alternative apps.
The Digital Markets Act has also brought about other changes to mobile commerce, gaming, app developers, and commission structures.
