Apple Quietly Addresses Antitrust Criticisms

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has never let iOS users choose default apps, instead always directing customers to its own offerings for core functionalities like email or web browsing. What may seem like a minor inconvenience for users that prefer third-party offerings has over the years evolved into a major antitrust criticism, attracting scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers around the world.

In line with previous reports earlier this year that Apple was considering changing its long-standing policy, the Mac maker has quietly just confirmed that it will soon allow users to change some default apps.

Apple detailed iOS 14 this week. Image source: Apple.

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Source Fool.com