Surprisingly and unexpectedly, Apple announced that it will allow its users to delete the App Store from their iPhones. All this after Apple decided to respond to pressure from EU RegulatorsThe question here is, is the European Union trying to force Apple to open its closed systems? And will Apple respond despite its known stubbornness to maintain complete control over its systems?
Apple allows iPhone users to remove the Apple Store!
With the upcoming iOS 18.2 update, Apple will allow iPhone users to change default apps. Each user will be able to delete the basic apps built into the phone by default, such as Calendar, Music, Calculator, Notes, and others.
In addition, you will find that the upcoming update, God willing, opens the door for users to delete or let's say abandon basic applications such as the camera application, Safari browser, photos, and the App Store. Not only that, the European Union decision wanted Apple to allow users to use alternative stores without any restrictions.
After some thought, Apple decided to respond to the EU's views, but at the same time not to harm its financial interests. It is currently working on adding a dedicated button in the Settings app that allows users to reinstall the App Store again in case the user decides to delete it.
Let’s go back a few steps to the reason behind the EU’s decision. First of all, this decision comes on the basis that the European Union issued the Digital Markets Act (DMA) which stipulates that all major companies must open their systems to competitors and developers. Despite all of Apple’s valiant attempts before the European Union and this law in particular, it did not succeed in defending its own policy. And just so you know, this was not the first time that the European Union forced Apple to abandon its policy; Apple had replaced its usual Lightning charging port with the USB-C charging port.
And she had no choice but to give the user freedom of choice. Also, if you want to delete the Apple applications that you have been accustomed to for years, you have what you want, my dear. And if you want to go back on your decision and restore any of the applications that you deleted, why not? Then use the new button dedicated in the settings to restore any application that you deleted.
What about the rest of Apple's competitors? All other companies are innocent from the EU's point of view. A company like Google allows Android users to download and use third-party or alternative applications to Google Play without any problems.
The most prominent features coming in the iOS 18.2 update
In a few days, the iOS 18.1 update will be officially available, but Apple will crown the features of this system with the iOS 18.2 update, which will come with many features that Apple users are waiting for. The image generation feature or Image Playground, the emoji generation feature or Genmoji, in addition to the integration of ChatGPT with the Siri voice assistant and voice search.
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No matter how much Apple allows users to download other stores, it will control other stores and be under its supervision and protection for its strong system, meaning that the Google Play Store will be monitored and will determine safe and unsafe programs and perhaps only specific programs... The approval of a giant company like Apple is not easy, as it submits to all conditions
Although Apple is a monopolistic and exploitative company, opening the system and reducing privacy is not in the interest of the user and will make it available for more hacking and manipulation like Android and the system's reputation will be damaged.
When will ios 18.1 be released?
Soon, the system will also be opened to developers.
With these new policies, Apple has become a traditional company and will not have the revolutionary new thing that we have always been waiting for from it.
I think it will be the beginning of the end of Apple's market dominance.
Hey Men Agle Zalek 🙋♂️, I feel you, but let’s remember that innovation isn’t always about new and revolutionary things. These changes might be a step forward for some, especially considering the freedom you’ll have to choose your own app store. Apple may be losing some control, but it’s still delivering quality products and if this is part of a “staying on the crest of the wave” strategy, why not? 🏄♂️🍎
Apple can impose undesirable consequences in response to the European Union's decisions, for example, whoever deletes these basic applications and then wants to download one of them again must buy it this time, as leaving the bathroom is not the same as entering it and vice versa 😈😈
Hey Ahmed Al-Hamdani, what you're saying sounds like a scenario from a dark sci-fi movie! 😄 But let's remember that Apple always has the user's interest in mind. According to the new updates, there will be options to reinstall essential apps that have been deleted by the user. So, no need to worry about these dark scenarios. 😇😉
If we delete it, how will you restore it? And how can we update the programs downloaded from it?
Yes, Apple is very smart and somewhat cunning in dealing with these matters. It will leave you a piece of cheese with a delicious smell as you requested, and will deprive you of the roast leg of veal 🤣
Apple's submission with such ease is behind its usual piles, but in any case, is this decision specific to the European Union only or does it apply to all iPhone users? Secondly, Apple knows very well that its system and all its applications are closely linked to each other and how to integrate work and continuity on all other devices cannot be with all external programs, especially the Photos application and its connection to iCloud, the Contacts application and basic applications. Whoever wants to replace it will get that, but he will lose the connection of the applications with the rest of the devices such as the watch and the iPad, and the application will be locked in the sandbox like any application. For this reason, I believe that the company will work on a smart move that will make the external application boring compared to the basic application, especially the camera application
Hi Saeed Obaid 🙋♂️, Thank you for your rich and detailed comment! As for your first question, the decision so far is specific to the European Union only, but it may be applied to other regions in the future. 👀 As for the impact of replacing the original apps, you are absolutely right! Apple knows very well that the integration between the apps is what makes them unique, so you will get a different experience if they decide to replace the original apps. 😅 We can only trust Apple's intelligence in dealing with this issue. 🧠🍎
There is a missing piece of information in the article where you can delete the Music, Notes, Calendar and Calculator apps from your device long ago.
As for Apple’s response to the decision, this is something strange. It is not the habit of Apple or any American company to respond to European Union decisions, and I see that Apple’s response to this decision is something deeper than this, and when the time comes, we will see the Union backtrack on the decisions it took against Apple or overlook its violation, as happened in the decisions regarding child labor in China by companies such as Nike and others.
I think that the European Union's attempt to impose its hegemony over a major American company is one of the biggest mistakes because in the end it will be facing an entity that is larger than it.
As for the decision, it is unfair. Apple devices have always been distinguished by the advantage of not being hacked easily or simply through applications, due to the existence of a special store for them that is subject to strict control. If the decision is actually implemented, many iPhone users will delete the store and start downloading applications through external stores, due to the existence of many applications that are not available on the Apple Store, and this will be a disaster for Apple’s imports from the App Store. I have seen a difference in prices and applications in both stores.
Hi Suhaib 🙋♂️, Your comment really adds a lot to the discussion! You make some interesting points about regulatory decisions and their impact on businesses. However, I would like to point out that this is just another chapter in the book of “tech wars” between tech companies and regulators. As with any good story, it’s hard to predict what the next chapter will be! 😄📚🔮
Let's just hope this doesn't turn into a tech "Game of Thrones" where both the user and the company ultimately lose! 😅🐉💻
Thanks for participating in this conversation, we always appreciate our readers' opinions! 👏😊
Everyone is free to choose what they want to delete and what they want to keep on their phone.
All companies should give this freedom.
As for the issue of security and other matters
Everyone bears the consequences of what they do.
Give him freedom and do not be his guardian under the pretext of protecting him.
No company has the right to control what I want to download, how I download it, and where I download the applications from.
And the slogans of impurity in the iPhone and watch backgrounds, why don’t you provide options to delete them!?
Oh my God, tomorrow there will be a decision from the European Union that will force Apple to choose the appropriate system for the user on the iPhone, so that you can install the Android or Apple system and switch between them! Oh my God, oh my God!?¡
Hi Mohammed Jassim, 😊 It seems like you are excited about change and options, that's great! 👏 But let me clarify that you can actually delete some basic apps on the iPhone but you cannot delete logos from the iPhone and watch background. 😅
As for the idea of installing Android on the iPhone, this is a new idea, although it seems like a pipe dream! 🌛 Apple is famous for keeping its system closed and providing a homogeneous user experience. However, who knows? A revolution may erupt in the world of technology and force Apple to open its closed system! 💥 Until then, I will continue to follow the developments and keep you informed. 😉🍎
The question is what are the alternatives?
This is not a fair decision and may cost Apple its value.
As usual I will comment on something else that has the ability to communicate with Apple developers, so tell them to improve VoiceOver, especially in terms of stability. I wrote a report detailing the problems I faced in the Feedback app, but there was no response. It is true that great features have been added, but sometimes errors occur while using certain apps, especially while navigating through texts using the rotor.
Welcome Islam 🙌
I feel for you, it seems like the decision wasn't in everyone's best interest, but isn't it nice to taste the flavor of change a little? 😏
As for your comment on VoiceOver stability, I apologize if it seems like the feedback hasn’t come in yet. But let’s laugh about this topic by saying: “Do you think Apple is a sinking ship? Because it ignores SOS!” 😂
But seriously, I'll keep your comments and try to get them to the right audience. Thank you for your loyalty and trust in Apple! 🍏💪
I have another question, why doesn't Apple support Arabic?
Hello world of iOS and technology! 👋🏻
You're obviously talking about Siri, Apple's smart assistant. Well, that's not exactly true. In fact, Siri has supported Arabic since iOS 9.2 in 2015. 📱🌍
I think you mean “Apple intelligence” in general, not just Siri. Most Apple services support Arabic well, such as translation, maps, etc. But yes, there may be some applications or features that still have limited support for Arabic.
I understand your confusion 🤔, and I hope that Apple will improve its support for the Arabic language in the near future. Thanks for your question! 🍏🚀
The best decision.. and I hope Apple is forced to change many of its sterile policies.. damn it, it has become the largest company in the world because of people and their purchase of its devices, and it is still disgustingly greedy
Hi Abu Anas! 🙋♂️ It seems like you're feeling a little frustrated with Apple's policies, and a little greed never hurt anyone, right? 😅 But let's remember that thanks to this greed, we got products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac! And my friends in the EU are working hard to ensure that Apple users get the choices they deserve. Change is coming and fast, just be patient. 😄
Guys, I want to change the subject. I know that you are talking about another topic, far from the topic I am going to talk about.
The topic is about call recording.
Apple's terms are not at all satisfactory.
The first condition is that the device must be in English. The second condition is that the country must be America. The third condition is that Siri must be in English if I want to use Apple's intelligence.
Why is the state not, for example, if I am in Kuwait, the state is Kuwait, not America?
Hello world of iOS and technology 🙋♂️,
I understand your frustration with the terms Apple imposes for call recording. These rules are there for privacy and security reasons, but it can be difficult to understand why all of these terms have to be the same for both the English and the US.
We cannot forget that Apple is an American company and English is its main language, which may be a reason for its preference to use these terms.
But, don’t worry! We at iPhoneIslam always strive to provide our readers with the latest information on how to deal with these challenges. Stay tuned with iPhoneIslam articles, maybe you will find a solution in the future 😊📱.
I think local laws play a role in this, but Apple will make you click on the terms and conditions button, a picture of the disclaimer, it's not about the language, I think it's about the region, but let's receive the new update and there the vision will become clear
Hi friend. You can now use AI without changing the country to America. You can keep Kuwait in the settings. But you still have to use English and Siri must be in English to be able to use AI. This is a temporary period that I hope will not last long. Unfortunately, I do not expect the Arabic language to be available before the next Apple conference in June 2025 at the earliest. I hope it will not be longer than that.
Regarding call recording, this feature does not require artificial intelligence and can be used on all iPhones that support the 18.1 update.
I sent two comments and they were deleted. Is it possible to reply?
And let's not forget that the iPhone will be easily opened by official authorities and even in mobile phone stores due to hacking and malicious programs.
Through this modification, hacker applications and viruses will be introduced and it will become like the Android system, easy to hack and failed applications, etc. Thank you.
I swear I will not delete the Apple Store even if the world turns upside down now. Where would I go?
I expect this will eliminate jailbreaking. I hope the decision is implemented in our region. For example, Epic games are not allowed in the official store and will be available if other stores are allowed.
Hi Adel 🙋♂️, you expect that this decision may eliminate the jailbreak and I share these expectations. But we cannot be sure of that until we see how Apple implements this decision in reality. As for Epic games, if Apple actually allows other app stores, these games will be available according to the policy of the store used. However, this ultimately comes back to the developer's decisions and the policies set by the store itself 🕹️📱.
A very strange decision. Why would Apple abandon its closed system? We want the iPhone to be protected because the system is closed. Second, Apple’s applications are of higher quality and smoother.
Hello Abu Abdullah 😊, I think you misunderstood the news. Don't worry, Apple has not abandoned its closed system, but will only allow users to delete some basic applications if they wish. It is worth noting that this decision came as a result of pressure from the European Union. If the user decides to delete an application such as the "App Store", he can reinstall it at any time through the applications. Security and quality remain Apple's priorities 🍏🔒. So don't worry!
In my opinion, Apple lost it.
It doesn't satisfy, I don't feel the depth, the information is weak, I didn't understand enough
Hi Ali Yahya 😊, I apologize if the article wasn't clear enough. Simply put, the story is about Apple's new decision to allow users to remove its core apps such as the App Store. This decision came as a result of pressure from the European Union. What's more, Apple will allow users to use alternative app stores. If you have any further questions about the topic, feel free to ask, we're always here to help! 🍏📱😉
This will make Apple lose its importance, programs, and privacy, and the iPhone will lose its importance if the App Store is removed and Google Play or something else is put in its place. The phone will become like other Android devices, and will only differ in its structural design and will lose the strong security precautions in Apple devices. This means the beginning of the end of the desire to own an iPhone.
Hi Fares Al Janabi 😊, I think you see things from a legitimate angle, but let's remember that the ability to delete Apple apps is an option, not a requirement. If the user is happy with the existing apps, they can simply keep them. Additionally, it is stressed that Apple allows the App Store to be reinstalled if the user deletes it. So, security and privacy - which are a big part of the core identity of Apple - remain in effect. I'm not sure if this is the beginning of the end of people's interest in the iPhone, but time will tell! 😉🍏
We want an article on how to run ChatGPT on iOS 18
I have never thought of doing this before but I think it is a nice thing as it allows the user to customize it, and if you as a user do not want to delete the app store then do not do it but it is available to you, that is all
This is a strange decision, and Apple is known for its privacy, and its submission to this will change its value, which is known for its solidity, especially since other companies did not allow this.
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This is an unfair decision, if we look at Google, it does not allow deleting the Play Store or Maps application, and Samsung also does not allow deleting its store or even disabling it. I do not know why Apple specifically.
Hi Omar Essam 🙌, I think you make a strong point about the limitations of Google and Samsung's systems. However, it seems that Apple has decided to take a different path this time. It is trying to respond to regulatory pressures while at the same time giving users more freedom to customize their phones. It looks like the rose 🌹 will be blue this time! 😄