Apple might finally let you ditch its Maps and Mail apps forever

Apple might finally address one of the most longstanding complaints about iOS and all it took was the threat of a little government regulation. 

The iPhone maker might allow users to change some of the default apps, like Mail and Safari, on its devices, Bloomberg reports. The change, reportedly prompted by fears of antitrust regulation, could arrive as soon as iOS 14, which Apple is expected to show off in June.

Notably, Bloomberg only mentions a couple of Apple's pre-installed apps that would be affected by the change: Safari and Mail. And it's not clear if such a change would extend to other core services like Maps or MessagesBloomberg also reports the company may loosen restrictions on music apps, allowing third-party streaming services to play as the default through Siri or on its HomePod speaker. Read more...

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