Pre-installed applications, especially in mobile phones, are a growing thorn in the side of many a user. These applications, also referred to as bloatware, at the very least take up space on the devices and cannot be removed because they have been uploaded either directly by the manufacturer or, for example, by the mobile operator. However, the situation could change after many years, according to a report by the Financial Times regarding the draft law on digital services being prepared by the European Union. It also contains other interesting details.
According to available information, the new law should not only allow pre-installed applications to be deleted, but also prohibit large companies from pressuring developers to pre-install their software on various devices. A good example of these practices is Google. It was fined by the European Union for allegedly forcing phone manufacturers to use the system Android, to pre-install Google apps.
The Digital Services Act should also prevent tech giants from using collected user data unless they share it with their competitors. This is also related to the ban on preferring one's own services and applications, so even smaller companies should be able to "have a say". However, it should also apply to large companies such as Apple and his iPhone 12 introduced on 13/10/2020.
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What does the European Union expect from the upcoming law? In particular, straightening the competitive environment and ending the dominance of large companies. The law on digital services should be ready by the end of this year and would also apply to Samsung. Are pre-installed apps on your device bothering you and you disable them straight away or don't notice them? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Android Authority, Financial Times
