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Oh wow, the arrogance they show with that "It's easy to replace an app" video.

Yes, it is, which is why the EU commission have a whole section on explicitly why "default install" is still anti-competitive.

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it's certainly far from trivial to remove the search bar at the top of the home screen. i tried once, it broke android, and i had to reset the entire OS. but, tbf, the entire process did take <1 minute

Install another home screen, probably can be done in a minute. It is much easier than trying to modify anything at all about the iOS or Windows Phone home screens.

why all comparisons here to iOS? they are not in a dominant position. anti-trust laws apply to you if you are in a dominant position.

how iOS handles things are completely irrelevant here.

Because iOS is the major competitor?

so? anti-trust laws don't apply to iOS.

iOS can do exactly what android does without any penalties.

The comparison made was based on standard functionality, not antitrust.

> "It's easy to replace an app"

Also, I don't think all Google apps can be uninstalled. Either way, I've certainly seen apps from other OEM partners that can be removed. That should outright be illegal within the EU. All apps that aren't strictly necessary for the functioning of the case operating system should be uninstallable.

The gif shows them removing the shortcut.

A browser has to be installed on Android so that embedded web views work properly. Similar to how IE has to be installed on Windows.

Yes, which is fine.

The ruling was because Google say it must be Chrome, and cannot be Firefox.

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