Varun Yellina

The unused apps (Preinstalled).

Why do manufacturers keep doing this?

Preinstalled apps! Awesome! I’m sure that most individuals would never give that reaction. But, since they’re preinstalled - they must be pretty good. Aren’t they?

I’m going to list the various preinstalled apps that I’ve come across on my computing devices and which app I prefer instead.

I use OS X for work and home use. Android for the mobile and iOS for checking out the walled garden.


OSX

Mac Mini (Late 2012) | Macbook Air (2013)

Pre InstalledMy Preference
SafariChrome
MailAirmail
RemindersGoogle Tasks
NotesGoogle Keep
Maps*Google Maps
Photos*Google Photos
iMovie*--
iBooks*--
Game Center*--
Pages**Google Docs
Keynote**Google Slides
Numbers**Google Sheets

* = app should be an optional download.

** = app is preinstalled but can be uninstalled.


Android

Motorola Moto X (2014)

Pre InstalledMy Preference
ClockTimely
Play Movies*--
Play Newsstand*--
Play Books*--
CameraGoogle Camera
Google Pinyin Input*--
Spotlight Stories*--
Google Plus*--
MessagingGoogle Messenger

* = app should be an optional download.


iOS

iPod Touch (6th Gen)

Pre InstalledMy Preference
iTunes Store--
Find Friends*--
Stocks*--
MailInbox by Gmail, Outlook
Wallet*--
MapsGoogle Maps
Podcasts*Pocket Casts
Health*--
iBooks*--
News*Feedly
Weather*Yahoo Weather

* = app should be an optional download.