For the longest time, the debate over bloatware has raged over what apps are needed and which are unnecessary. While the primary focal point of this debate has been Samsung and the Samsung-branded apps it forces upon its users, Google isn’t exactly innocent in this either. There are plenty off Google apps that are decidedly mandatory on all Android devices, a fact that kind of contradicts Android’s mantra of being able to customize your experience however you want.
However, it appears that Google has started to change its tune. Most recently, it was discovered that the Google+ app does not come preinstalled on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, a big surprise seeing as how important the social media platform is to Google. But it’s actually more widespread than just Google+ – according to Android Central, Google Play Games, Google Play Books and Google Play Newsstand are also off the mandatory install list, meaning that these apps will still be available on the Play Store for those that want, but not forced upon people who don’t care for what they offer. I like this a lot as it lets people come to Google’s services when they want to use them and gives them more of a sense of freedom.
What do you think about the fact some of Google apps are no longer mandatory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Central via Phone Arena
