Users who dare to change the default email and browser apps in iOS 14 are encouraged to set up third-party platforms such as Facebook Messenger as their default messaging app for Facebook and Apple users.
The social media giant has long been at loggerheads with Apple over privacy areas until it cuts purchases in the Cupertino Tech app. IOS 14 Default Internet Browser By default for browsers and mail applications, Facebook is looking for open messaging.
The default app changes gave Facebook and other companies another opportunity to complain about the lack of messaging app freedom, Information reported Friday.
“We think people can choose different messaging apps and default on their phones. In general, everything is moving in this direction anyway,” said Facebook Messenger Head Stan Chudnovsky.
Chudnovsky said Facebook did not attempt to send a default message to Apple on its platforms. The company never agreed, because messaging is like an important part of iOS, and opening it can have far-reaching effects on mail and browser apps.
“This is not really a level playing field for any other developer in the [messaging] space,” Chudnovsky said, adding that opening the default message would allow third parties to “compete more where iOS dominates”. Because Apple does not provide the ability to be the default iOS messenger for third-party applications, the Facebook executive says “messaging hardware leads to sales”.
By default, Facebook is dangerous if it invites setbacks from Apple. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been sharply critical of the Facebook business model, with two companies already embroiled in controversy.
Chetan Sharma, a wireless and mobile industry consultant, told Apple that it was not possible for Apple to open default messages without responsibility.
In my mind, maintaining control over Apple’s iMessage is very strategic, ”said Sharma. “It’s not in their interest unless it becomes a big antitrust issue.”
However, Apple faces technical criticism and testing from government agencies and other agencies.
Cupertino has been embroiled in a tug-of-war with tech giant Epic Games after “Fortnight” maker lured it to remove the app from the App Store. Apple is facing government no-confidence investigations in Europe and the US.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s own chief executive, said in August that the App Store was monopolizing rent and preventing competition and innovation.
