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Apple’s iOS 18.2 lets users set new default phone app

Apple has announced that the upcoming iOS 18.2 update will enable iPhone users worldwide to set default apps for calling and messaging.

This new feature, previously thought to be limited to European Union users, is now globally accessible.

The first developer beta of iOS 18.2, released recently, introduces a settings section for managing default apps beyond browsers and email.

Users can now set preferences for call filtering and keyboards.

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