Apple’s Safari is the browser of choice for many iPhone users. For the longest time, you could not set any other browser other than Safari as the default browser on an iPhone. This changed a few years ago, with the introduction of iOS 14. While Safari works fine for the most part, people that use a Windows PC or laptop may favour Google Chrome for its cross-platform syncing capability. Duck Duck Go is another web browser that many favour over Safari, due to its privacy driver approach. In this article, we show you how to change the default web browser on your iPhone.
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Here’s how you can change the default browser on iPhone
Before you begin, make sure you have installed your desired web browser on your iPhone from the App Store. Once that is done, follow these steps.
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and select the browser you want to set as the default choice.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Default Browser App’.
Step 4: Select the browser you want to set as the default choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set Chrome as the default web browser on my iPhone?
To set Google Chrome as the default web browser on your iPhone, go to Settings>Chrome>Default Browser app and select Chrome.
Is there a default browser on the iPhone?
Clicking a link on an iPhone opens it on the Safari web browser. Safari is Apple’s very own browser and is the default choice on all of its products.
Why does my iPhone use Safari?
Your iPhone uses Safari because it is Apple’s proprietary web browser. Safari has some advantages like privacy protection, fast speeds, and a range of customisation options.
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Conclusion
This is how you can change the default browser on your iPhone. If you’re thinking about trying out a new browser, check out our comparison of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge here. Apart from the major browsers like Edge, Chrome, Duck Duck Go, Mozilla, and Opera, there are a plethora of Chromium-based mobile web browsers you can use that offer niche features of their own.
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