Like any other operating system in the world, be it small or big, bloatwares are a major issue that no software developer, not even Apple and Microsoft, dared solve yet. In the case of Google, there is a promising light shedding on its bloatwares for Android. Is Android bloatwares totally gone off? Here's what Google did.
The search giant is finally taking off some pre-loaded apps that are of no use while Android phone users now have the option to remove these apps if they want to. As promised, Google has announced that Android devices coming up the soon will no longer carry bloatwares or non-removable pre-loaded apps.
Google is reportedly changing some rules based on terms and agreements between them and the handset manufacturers. One of these rules seem notable: original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finally now have the option to download a single Google app without having to download a bundle that comes with a single app. Say, Samsung wants only Gmail app on its Galaxy S6 Edge+, the tech brand can acquire the app without being forced by Google to take also Google Maps, Google Drive, Google Hangout, and some of its apps.
Alongside Google Earth and Google Keep, Google+, Google Newsstand, Google Play Books, and Google Play Games are made an option for EOMs whether or not they will include them in Google apps package. However, if the app does not come with the package it would still be available on Play Store.
Do not be deceived though because Android bloatwares are not totally gone since there are still mobile carriers who would load up apps their own apps that you won't need and are unfortunately non-removable like Verizon Messages, Sprint Zone, and AT&T Navigator, among others.
With the recent releases, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is among the first phablet to have a bloatware removed. Notice that Google+ is no longer in the apps' main panel. Worry not if you want Google+ included in your list as it is still downloadable at Play Store.
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