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iPhone vs. Android: which phone lets you delete bloatware?
Original: iPhone vs. Android on privacy-invasive bloatware: Which lets users remove pre-installed apps?
A comparison is drawing attention to how Apple and Google handle pre-installed apps on their phones. The key question is which platform actually allows users to fully remove or disable the bloatware that arrives on new devices, some of which raises privacy concerns because of the data it can collect. Android devices, particularly those from certain manufacturers, often ship with many unremovable apps, while iPhones generally offer fewer pre-installed apps and more options to delete them.
Why now: Phone buyers and privacy-conscious users are weighing how much control each platform gives them over unwanted pre-installed software.
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- iPhone vs. Android on privacy-invasive bloatware: Which lets users remove pre-installed apps? · Mashable
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