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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago

Basically, because we don't own our devices. We are allowed to use our devices by the good graces of the manufacturers that charge a premium for them.

This really needs to change. I remember the preinstalled app antitrust suit(s) in the early 00s. Those need to happen again, but likely the EU will have to as the US is entering a dark age, and the US will continue to have inferior everything to the rest of the world for the foreseeable future.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Only on Android and Windows.

Zero issues on Linux and MacOS

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Wait a second, iOS is chock full of garbage that you can't uninstall whatsoever. At least on Android you have a chance to get rid of everything.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

iOS doesn't come with any preinstalled Apple bloatware either. Oh, wait.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

It’s hardly intrusive, no pop ups or “hey I’m here” notifications. You can uninstall most of them in seconds without special tools.

Android crapware is much more deeper, it’s not stuff your grandma can uninstall.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Can you uninstall Apple TV, Apple Music, Books, FaceTime, Fitness/Health, Podcasts, and News?

Can you disable Safari or the App Store?

Can you install non–Apple-sanctioned apps?

Which isn't to say Android's situation is great for various manufacturers, just weird to not include iOS.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago

Most people aren't - they've given up the fight.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You mean it'll all magically go *POOF!* come the new year?!? I'll wait until then to set up my new phone, then!

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Facebook, Netflix and Spotify are bloatware.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Because we let them.

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