Over the years, Apple has been criticized for iPhone apps that couldn’t be deleted. Now, European Union users will be able to delete key apps from their phones, thanks to the upcoming iOS 18.2 ...

With iOS 18.2, iPhone users in the European Union can fully delete a number of core apps, including the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos. Apple said in August that it planned to make ...

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iOS 18.2 beta introduces a change that allows iPhone users in the EU to uninstall the App Store. Apple has introduced this change in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. On Android, users ...

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The official launch of Apple’s iOS 18 brought with it some fresh ways to customize your iPhone’s home screen. Rather than leaving unwanted apps hanging around like a bad smell in places you don’t want ...

In brief: Apple is preparing to further loosen its control over the app ecosystem for iPhone and iPad users in the EU. While it's already possible to delete several built-in apps like Calculator, ...