[reidmain]

"If a user has Chrome installed, chances are they wish that it would be their default browser."

Horrible assumption. I am all for Apple stealing Android's intents. Assuming that because the user has an app installed they want it to be the default is wrong.

I think the better approach would be each app could ask the user once if they want Google Chrome to be their default browser and then store which one they should open. Sure it is more code but it will be a better user experience than forcing them to uninstall Google Chrome if they don't want it.

[draz]

What's stopping the app creator from asking the user (in a settings" page) which browser s/he wants to open web pages in? Default will be Safari, unless changed explicitly

[reidmain]

Nothing. That is another totally viable alternative.

[keeperofdakeys]

In my opinion, Android's default action system could be improved. To clear an action currently, you have to clear the associated application's defaults through its configuration page in Settings. A dedicated page would make this much easier, especially with many associated applications installed. Two things they got right was asking again if an associated program is installed/updated and giving a persistent checkbox of whether to ask again.