Allow browsers besides Safari to be default

Originator:nathan.heagy
Number:rdar://11772802 Date Originated:2012-6-28
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:iPhone SDK Product Version:
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:

It is not possible for a web browser to be set as default for URLs besides Safari. 


Expected Results:

Ideally an app could register as being able to open web URLs, allowing users to select alternate browsers to Safari for opening links.


Notes:

Obviously, this problem is now more interesting due to the recent launch of Google Chrome for iOS. However, there are many other browsers - iCab is my favorite - that offer a different and more tailored browsing experience than Safari. It's not for everyone, but having the choice is very desirable.

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