Apple may soon be obliged to let iPhone users in EU countries choose a default virtual assistant other than Siri, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This change would be in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation, which aims to promote competition and consumer choice in the tech industry.
Currently, iPhone users can already use alternative assistants like Google Assistant or ChatGPT on their devices, but they cannot set them as the default assistant. With the potential new legislation, users may have the option to select their preferred assistant for various tasks such as answering queries, setting reminders, and providing information.
Apple introduced a Default Apps page in iOS 18.2, allowing users to choose default apps for email, messaging, calling, browsers, and more. This upcoming change could extend that capability to selecting a default virtual assistant.
While the exact details and timeline of this potential update are still unclear, it could offer iPhone users more flexibility and choice in how they interact with their devices. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving development in the tech world.
