Apple to Let Some iOS Users Switch Default Maps App from Apple Maps to Google Maps, Waze
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Apple will let some iOS users change the default maps app from Apple Maps to alternatives like Google Maps or Waze.
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This change is to comply with new EU regulations that require choice of default apps.
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The setting to change the maps default will be available in iOS 18, launching in 2025.
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It's unclear if this feature will roll out to all iOS users globally or just in the EU.
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The ability to change the maps default is a significant development, as Apple Maps has been the only option until now.