OS has long let users set new default apps in a variety of categories, and the available options expanded in iOS 26.

Change default iPhone and iPad apps under Settings > Apps > Default Apps. Options include browsers, messaging, contactless apps, and autofill setups for password managers. You can't pick a new default ...

Default privacy settings in popular mobile apps seem like a convenience, allowing you to use a single setting to control the level of privacy—who can see which actions you take—across all of the app’s ...

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Changing the default messaging app on your Android device is a straightforward process that allows you to customize your texting experience to your liking. Here are five methods to help you switch to ...

Apple is making additional changes to its app ecosystem in the European Union to comply with the terms of the Digital Markets Act. The default browser selection experience that's already in place will ...

For the occasional listener, Spotify's default app settings might work just fine. However, if you're streaming music every hour of every day, you probably want more control over how the app behaves.

iPhone and iPad users can now set Google Translate as their default translation app on iOS, replacing Apple's built-in Translate app as the go-to option. To change your default app, you'll need to ...