iOS 18.4 to Allow Default Navigation App Change – But Only for EU Users
Key Points iOS 18.4 will allow EU users to set a default navigation app, not U.S. users. Navigation app choices include Google Maps and Waze. This change is due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act, requiring Apple to offer more user choice. Other EU-exclusive features include third-party app stores and NFC access for tap-to-pay. Apple’s regional policy differences raise concerns about global user experience inequality. Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.4 update will introduce a long-requested feature: the ability to set a...