Eligibility for Default Dialer Capability in EU

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PraveenKishoreT OP

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Hello,

I noticed the new entitlement in iOS 26 under LiveCommunicationKit: Preparing your app to be the default dialer app.

My question is about eligibility:

If a developer account is registered in the EU, can any app add the Default Dialer capability, or is it restricted only to apps that provide real calling/communication functionality (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype)?
If granted, does this capability allow the app to make/receive cellular calls and access call history, or is it limited only to VoIP-style scenarios through CallKit integration?
What are the minimum functionalities required to support this feature (e.g., having a dial pad, call history screen, etc.)?
Why must the developer account be registered in the EU to use this entitlement?

Thanks in advance for the clarification!

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PraveenKishoreT OP

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Follow-up:

For context, I am currently working on a business application that handles call logging by initiating outgoing calls from records using deeplinking into the Phone app. I would also like to explore whether it’s possible to handle call logging for incoming calls as part of this new entitlement.

Would the Default Dialer capability or related APIs support this use case?

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