Tech Desk 
Oct 24, 2024
With the launch of iOS 18.2 later this year, Apple is set to allow third-party browsers in the European Union (EU) to make web apps for the iPhone Home Screen utilising their custom engines.
According to new documentation on Apple's developer website, the upcoming application programming interface (API) will be exclusive to the EU and allow web apps to use the same custom engine as their parent browser.
Moreover, iOS 18.2 is said to bring additional EU-specific changes, such as the capability to completely remove core apps like the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos.
Read more: Apple releases iOS 18.2 developer beta with ChatGPT integration, new AI features
Meanwhile, outside the EU, the update will introduce new Apple Intelligence features, like ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground, custom Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, improved Writing Tools, and extended language support.
iOS 18.2 release date
Apple indicated that iOS 18.2 will be launched to the public in December.
