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minus-squaretb_@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·14 days agoCan you uninstall Apple TV, Apple Music, Books, FaceTime, Fitness/Health, Podcasts, and News? Can you disable Safari or the App Store? Can you install non–Apple-sanctioned apps? Which isn’t to say Android’s situation is great for various manufacturers, just weird to not include iOS.
minus-squarelepinkainen@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·14 days agoYes for all of the first group. No for Safari. My need to install “unsanctioned” apps on my phone is on par with my need to install random apps on my PS5. Zero. YMMV.
Can you uninstall Apple TV, Apple Music, Books, FaceTime, Fitness/Health, Podcasts, and News?
Can you disable Safari or the App Store?
Can you install non–Apple-sanctioned apps?
Which isn’t to say Android’s situation is great for various manufacturers, just weird to not include iOS.
Yes for all of the first group.
No for Safari.
My need to install “unsanctioned” apps on my phone is on par with my need to install random apps on my PS5. Zero. YMMV.