Safari on OSX has always had the ability for a user to set their default browser preference (to chrome for example). I wonder if iOS will ever go this route.<p>I find it odd that Microsoft went to court for doing the same thing in Windows but it's okay for Apple to do it.
Choice (e.g. being able to choose which browser, search engine, etc. you prefer) helps add to a positive user experience. Making users feel 'boxed-in' to using certain apps is a bit reminiscent of another large software company from years ago.