In spite of the relatively low-key announcement (compared to the others made by Apple), this is likely to result in a major improvement to the iPhone and iPad mail and browser experience.īeyond the subtle announcement, Apple has not provided any firm or detailed information on this particularly change. Since then, Apple's iOS 14 preview pages have also been updated and further confirm the inclusion of the feature. Instead, the confirmation of the new support was first visible in a roundup image which showed the ability to set default options for email and browser links. While Apple made a number of clear announcements at its WWDC event, this one was not specifically referenced on its own. Related: iOS Mail App Exploit Placed iPhone Users At Risk For Years That is, unless the user has the option to designate what email and/or browser app they want to be redirected to when using their iPhone or iPad. While convenient for all of those who use these two Apple services with their iPhone, for those who primarily use a third-party email or browser app, it can be an annoying design tweak. In Apple’s case, links that are designed to redirect to an email or browser tend to result in the system pushing the user towards the Apple Mail and Safari apps.
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While users can download many apps on their phone, that’s not to say all the apps installed on a device or treated totally equal. This marks a major change from Apple’s previous approach and should make it much easier in the future for users to customize their iPhone or iPad experience to better match their individual needs.
With iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, users will be able to choose their default email and browser apps.