Major Updates to iOS 17.4 Gives Users More Browser Choices
In a significant move to comply with the European Union’s Digital Market Act, Apple has released iOS 17.4 with major updates that increase user choice when it comes to browsers on iOS devices.
Traditionally, browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and Firefox could be downloaded for iOS/iPadOS, but the engine behind these browsers always came from Apple’s own Webkit. This meant that all iOS browsers were basically the same speed. However, with the release of iOS 17.4, Apple has opened up the browser engine and provided users with more choices, allowing them to freely choose preset applications and services on their devices.
Users in the European Union who update to iOS 17.4 will see a new interface when they open Safari for the first time, allowing them to select a new default browser. The options provided by Apple this time are not limited to the standard browsers on iOS in the past, but also include the most downloaded browsers on iOS devices, such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.
Additionally, browser apps can now use browser engines other than WebKit, which applies not only to browser apps but also to the in-app browsing experience. Previously, Apple required all browsers on iOS to use the WebKit engine, including popular options like Chrome and Firefox. Under the new policy, Chrome, for example, will be able to use the Blink engine.
These updates are a significant step forward in increasing user choice and ensuring a more open and competitive market for browsers on iOS devices. Users and tech enthusiasts are hopeful that this move will encourage innovation and provide a better browsing experience on iOS.
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