How to Change Default Calling and Messaging Apps on iPhone
With the launch of iOS 14 in 2020, Apple slightly opened up its long-standing closed ecosystem by allowing users tochange the default web browserandemail appon Apple devices. Now, with theiOS 18.2 beta, Apple has introduced more flexibility. When the Cupertino tech giant first announced that iPhone users would soon be able to change the default apps for calling & messaging, it sounded like it would be anEU-exclusive feature.Fortunately, that’s not the case. This freedom is available to all iOS 18 users worldwide. Read on to learn how to change default calling and messaging apps on an iPhone or iPad.
Change Default Calling App on iPhone
The iOS 18.2 beta update brings an all-new hub in the Settings app that lets you manage the default apps on your iPhone. For the first time ever, iPhone users can now change the default calling and messaging apps on their iPhones. Follow the below steps to change the default calling app on your iPhone:
Note:Currently, this feature is only available on Apple Intelligence Compatible devices running iOS 18.2, which is currently in developer beta.
Change Default Messaging App on iPhone and iPad
Just like your default calling app, you can quickly change the default messaging app on your iPhone or iPad. Here are step-by-step instructions to do it:
Default Apps You Can Change in iOS 18.2
Besides, calling and messaging apps, the latest iOS 18.2 developer beta lets you change your default keyboard and password app as well. Here’s a complete list of default apps you can change in iOS 18.2:
It’s great to see a dedicated hub in Settings that lets you change the default apps on your iPhone and iPad. With everything available in one place, it’s super easy to manage and switch between default apps. Also, the Calling and Messaging categories are fantastic additions.
However, there is no option to make apps like Truecaller or WhatsApp as default calling and messaging apps as of now. We hope that Apple adds functionality to make popular calling and messaging apps as default apps on iPhone.
Are you going to change the default calling and messaging apps on your iPhone? What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments.
Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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