Apple will allow default apps to be selected

how reports Bloomberg, Apple is considering giving users more control over apps on iPhone, iPad and HomePod. This is the company's response to criticism of the monopoly of its services in the brand's products.

In particular, we are talking about the ability to change the default applications for opening links and creating emails. While you can now use any browser or mailbox on your iPhone or iPad, if you click on a link in a social network or message, it will open through Safari. Likewise, a tap on an email address will take you to composing a new letter in the standard Mail application. According to the newspaper, this may change soon.

In addition, HomePods can get support for streaming services other than Apple Music - including Spotify, its main competitor.

Last year, the inability to use third-party applications on the iPhone by default was discussed in the US House of Representatives. However, it is obvious why Apple has tried to maintain a monopoly so far. Staying the default app on the world's best-selling smartphones is important, as many users won't be looking to alternatives. With demand for smartphones slowing in recent years, a focus on selling services, subscriptions, and the cloud is helping Apple drive iPhone revenue.

Details on when the changes may take effect, Bloomberg does not disclose. In addition, we note that the initiative is still under consideration. Apple itself declined to comment on the situation.