you might do it, but Apple sure doesnt want you to.
This has many advantages, and a few downsides.
Thats all in the pastnow it’s possible for you to set an email app to take over everything.
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But should you bother?
Nope, because I hate most email clientsLa StampareporterAndrea NeporitoldLifewirevia message.
Plus [Apples Mail app] has learned some of my common actions, so its faster for me.
Its almost as if it didnt want you to know about them.
To switch your email client, first double-check you have one installed.
As of this writing, you might use Readdles excellentSpark,Gmail,Outlook, andHey.
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Replacing Safari works the same way.
Now, youll never have to use the built-in Mail app or web app ever again.
Well, unless you encounter one of the problems below.
If you use multiple Apple devicesMac, iPad, iPhonethen youre aware of their tight integration.
you might, for instance, copy something on one unit and paste it on another, seamlessly.
Safari is part of this integration.
Safari syncs its bookmarks and even its open tabs across devices using the same Apple ID.
It also uses handoff, which is a way to quickly continue where you left off on another gear.
If you choose, say, the privacy-first DuckDuckGo online window, you will lose much of this convenience.
DuckDuckGo doesnt share tabs, for example.
I wanted to try with Chrome over Safari, but I find its not worth it.
Another important point is privacy.
Apples Mail app doesnt use any trackers, nor does it share your emails or personal data.
You cant always say the same about third-party apps.
Some store your email login credentialsincluding your passwordon their own servers to enable notifications.
Just be aware of potential security and privacy violations.
Should You Switch?
Safari is an excellent web app, with great privacy protections.
I wanted to try with Chrome over Safari, but I find its not worth it, says Nepori.
The main reason to switch, then, is for features.
And thats a very welcome change.
