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 Installed | My Preference |
|---|---|
| Safari | Chrome |
| Airmail | |
| Reminders | Google Tasks |
| Notes | Google 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 Installed | My Preference |
|---|---|
| Clock | Timely |
| Play Movies* | -- |
| Play Newsstand* | -- |
| Play Books* | -- |
| Camera | Google Camera |
| Google Pinyin Input* | -- |
| Spotlight Stories* | -- |
| Google Plus* | -- |
| Messaging | Google Messenger |
* = app should be an optional download.
iOS
iPod Touch (6th Gen)
| Pre Installed | My Preference |
|---|---|
| iTunes Store | -- |
| Find Friends* | -- |
| Stocks* | -- |
| Inbox by Gmail, Outlook | |
| Wallet* | -- |
| Maps | Google Maps |
| Podcasts* | Pocket Casts |
| Health* | -- |
| iBooks* | -- |
| News* | Feedly |
| Weather* | Yahoo Weather |
* = app should be an optional download.