I understand that companies are going to always put bloatware on a phone or computer but what I don't get is why they don't make it removable on a phone like it is on a computer.
I understand that companies are going to always put bloatware on a phone or computer but what I don't get is why they don't make it removable on a phone like it is on a computer.
You're talking about two different issues.What I don't understand is how Blockbuster works (not really works, but is on the phone) but Netflix isn't. That's stupid.
It's all about corporate contracts, not technical details.What I don't understand is how Blockbuster works (not really works, but is on the phone) but Netflix isn't. That's stupid.
You're talking about two different issues.
FrankXS said:It's all about corporate contracts, not technical details.
-Frank
Yes, they are both streaming movie service competitors. And VZW may not want to be in bed with both at the same time Or, VZW agreed to one's stipulations but not the other. Who knows?Are they not both streaming movie services?
Is that it? Politics?
I understand that companies are going to always put bloatware on a phone or computer but what I don't get is why they don't make it removable on a phone like it is on a computer.
Bloatware is simply a type of advertising. It is no different then the free samples you get in the mail or in bags with your Sunday paper. The carrier knows the average life if a particular device and charges a fee to include it as a permanent part of the operating system. Almost all if the non system Bloatware requires you to subscribe or buy it if you want to use it for the long term. Pretty effective to place the "samples" on hundreds of thousands of devices. If the return on investment was not good companies like Blockbuster wouldn't do it. Verizon or whatever carrier could not subsidize device to the extent they do without the Bloatware revenue. Think about it this way. Would you pay an addition hundred dollars for a phone if it was Bloatware free?
Are they not both streaming movie services?
What I want to know is why blockbuster won't just go out of business already. Netflix has incredible streaming services that work bug free on a multitude of platforms. Blockbuster can't adapt their way out of a paper bag let alone to the dynamic and rapidly changing technological market.
That would be the worst thing that could happen. Competition keeps prices down.
Except blockbuster isn't any real competition for anything.
Except blockbuster isn't any real competition for anything.
Says you. I've never used Blockbuster but did just look up their plans, features and movie availability. They are ever bit a valid competitor to Netflix.
You missed my entire point dude. I get the fact that bloatware is always going to be there. What I don't get is why I'm able to remove all the bloat from a new PC but not a new phone.