Overview
- Late‑May reporting by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 would add system‑level support for third‑party casting protocols such as Google Cast so users can set them as the default.
- Apple has not confirmed the report and is expected to preview iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, where the company may disclose whether the feature is included.
- Multiple outlets say the change is being driven by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act and is likely to roll out first or only to EU users.
- Today iOS supports AirPlay natively and third‑party casting works only when individual apps build Cast support; native integration would remove that app‑by‑app limitation.
- Analysts say native Cast support could lower friction for mixed‑device homes and reduce reliance on AirPlay licensing, but commercial and global effects remain speculative pending Apple’s details and developer uptake.