A new version of iOS is coming to European markets immediately – and it brings enormous changes to the familiar iPhone world. And if you like App stores, you're gonna love this.
Starting in iOS 17.4, EU users will be able to use the App Store or alternative app marketplaces, new distribution mechanisms for apps that anyone can build and deploy. Sure, you can install an alternative browser in the EU today, but they're required to use Apple's proprietary Webkit engine, and they’re hardly encouraged. In 17.4, Apple will let browsers such as Chrome use alternative engines. And you’ll be presented with a new “change your default” menu that lets you choose from a list of the most downloaded browsers. And you’ll get to learn a bit about them before making that choice. Whew!
