News Fitbit may eventually become a pre-installed app on Android phones

[AC News]

The launch of the Oppo Find X8 series hints that the Fitbit app might become a core part of the Android experience.

Fitbit may eventually become a pre-installed app on Android phones : Read more

 

[me just saying]

If it happens, it would be one of the very first apps that would be deleted.

 

[Mooncatt]

If it happens, it would be one of the very first apps that would be deleted.

Same.

 

[SeeBeeEss]

While I personally use the Fitbit app, except for core services/functions that would apply to the majority of users, I don't appreciate finding a bunch of pre-installed apps on my phone and have avoided some brands for that very reason.

If you are going to charge me a premium price for my phone, don't try to monetize it further by putting a bunch of unnecessary apps on it that I, and the majority of users, will never use. I am a big boy, I know how to use the Play Store, and can figure out on my own what I need and want on my phone, thanks.

 

[Laura Knotek]

While I personally use the Fitbit app, except for core services/functions that would apply to the majority of users, I don't appreciate finding a bunch of pre-installed apps on my phone and have avoided some brands for that very reason.

If you are going to charge me a premium price for my phone, don't try to monetize it further by putting a bunch of unnecessary apps on it that I, and the majority of users, will never use. I am a big boy, I know how to use the Play Store, and can figure out on my own what I need and want on my phone, thanks.

^^This.

Even though I currently use a Samsung device, I chose it because I am aware of what is preinstalled, and use many of the preinstalled apps. However, I don't want extra apps to be preinstalled willy-nilly on any Android device. I haven't always used Samsung devices, and I've preferred using Play Store to find and install apps that I want on those devices, as well as on Samsung devices. Additionally, I understand that many people choose devices running stock Android or close to it in order to avoid preinstalled apps that they consider to be bloatware. It's best to avoid preinstalling these apps that aren't OEM apps and letting users decide what they want.