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South Korea bans unremovable mobile bloatware : http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-01/25/bloatware
The South Korean ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has banned the common practice of mobile manufacturers and networks putting un-removable apps on smartphones.
Telcos will now be required to make all pre-installed apps deletable, except for those that enable wi-fi connectivity, near-field communication, customer service and an app store.
"The move aims to rectify an abnormal practice that causes inconvenience to smartphone users and causes unfair competition among industry players," said the ministry in a Korean-language press release.
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The South Korean ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has banned the common practice of mobile manufacturers and networks putting un-removable apps on smartphones.
Telcos will now be required to make all pre-installed apps deletable, except for those that enable wi-fi connectivity, near-field communication, customer service and an app store.
"The move aims to rectify an abnormal practice that causes inconvenience to smartphone users and causes unfair competition among industry players," said the ministry in a Korean-language press release.
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