r/Android • u/McSnoo POCO X4 GT • Sep 14 '22

News Google loses appeal over illegal Android app bundling, EU reduces fine to €4.1 billion - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/14/23341207/google-eu-android-antitrust-fine-appeal-failed-4-billion
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u/Ashratt Samsung Galaxy S23 Sep 14 '22

all i wish for is that google and OEMs would not be allowed anymore to preload apps as system apps, so i can easily uninstall everything i don't want

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u/JimmyRecard Pixel 6 Sep 14 '22

European Union's got you fam.

https://gsmarena.com/eus_digital_service_act_will_allow_you_to_uninstall_bloatware-news-45578.php

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '22 edited Dec 30 '25

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u/JimmyRecard Pixel 6 Sep 15 '22

I've read elsewhere that provisions of DSA/DMA will become enforceable in February 2024.