{"id":48920,"date":"2025-01-24T18:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=48920"},"modified":"2025-01-24T18:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T17:00:42","slug":"how-to-set-default-apps-on-the-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/tipps-tricks\/standard-apps-auf-dem-iphone-einstellen-so-gehts","title":{"rendered":"Setting default apps on the iPhone \u2013 here's how"},"content":{"rendered":"

With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a feature that allows users to choose their default apps on the iPhone. This innovation is available to everyone, although it was originally only planned for the European Union. It allows you to specify which apps your iPhone uses for email, browser, messages or even contactless payments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple has long insisted that iPhones only work with its own apps as the default. Safari was the default browser, Apple Mail was the email app, and the Wallet app was the only option for contactless payments. For many users, this was frustrating, especially if they preferred to use alternatives like Chrome, Gmail, or a third-party password manager. With the introduction of the default app option, Apple has put an end to these restrictions. Now you have the freedom to set up your iPhone in the way that works best for you. Whether you live in the EU or elsewhere, this feature will make your everyday life easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set default apps on your iPhone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ability to set default apps is a huge step towards usability. Apple has made this process as simple as possible. You can find detailed instructions here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can customize these functions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With iOS 18.2, you can change default apps for a variety of functions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n