Apple plans to give European Union users more options to use default software

On August 23rd, according to foreign media reports, Apple will allow iPhone users in the European Union to delete local apps, including the App Store and Safari, and make third-party tools more visible to make its products compliant with the European Union's digital competition law. Apple said on Thursday that a software update later this year will allow iPhone and iPad users to delete the company's pre-installed apps, including the "Safari web browser", "App Store" and "Photos", "Camera" and "Messages" apps. Apple will also simplify setting third-party apps, such as browsers and contactless payment methods, as the default action. Apple said in a statement: "These updates are part of our ongoing dialogue with the European Union Commission regarding compliance with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act in these areas."