iOS 14 Lets Users Set Chrome as the Default Browser, Gmail as the Default

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That means users can change the default browser other than Safari, and the default email client is not Apple's Mail anymore. It can be said that this is a small concession from Apple.

For years, users and developers have been complaining because the iOS Supported operating systems is like a garden surrounded by solid walls. It only allows default apps to be apps created by Apple, which prevents 3rd party developer apps.

Although this change will create a lot of opportunities for 3rd party developers, we all know that the greatest opportunity is given to Google. Now, users can set iOS 14's default browser to be Chrome, and the default email client is Gmail.

However, Apple has not yet allowed users to change other default apps of iOS, such as Camera, Maps and Musics. As a result, you still cannot set up Google Maps as the default mapping application for iOS.

Apple's concessions seem to ease recent antitrust allegations. Apple is also being investigated by the EU for monopolistic practices, where it prioritizes apps developed and restricted third-party apps.