Android now allows you to choose a different web browser than Google Chrome by default. Similarly, it is also possible to choose a search engine other than Google, such as Qwant or DuckDuck Go for example. The net giant is forced to comply with the European Commission's ruling. We explain what will change.
In the coming weeks, all Android smartphones in Europe, with the exception of pixels, will allow their users to choose a web browser and a search engine, announces Google in a statement. In July 2018, the European Commission accused Google of taking advantage of Android to impose its services. After a fine of 4.3 billion dollars, the US firm agreed to make changes to its operating system. These changes are now ready for deployment.
When you open the Google Play Store for the first time on your Android smartphone, two pop-ups will appear on your screen. The first will offer you to choose between 5 different browsers. Not surprisingly, the list includes Google Chrome, which remains installed by default, and 4 other browsers. Android will allow you to choose between solutions like Samsung Internet (installed by default on the smartphones of the South Korean manufacturer), Firefox, Opera, Puffin ... «Applications that are not already installed on the terminal will be included according to their popularity and displayed in a random order, "explains Google.
Then Google will suggest you to choose your search engine. In the same way, Google allows you to select 5 solutions, including its own engine. You can opt for Qwant, Ecosia or DuckDuckGo for example. When you open your browser, Google will ask you to confirm the engine you want to use by default (yes, even if you chose Chrome).
In its release, Google recalls that "users have always been free to customize their Android smartphones." For that, it was necessary to go to the Play Store and manually select alternatives to its services. From now on, it's much simpler. What do you think of these novelties? Was it time Google left the choice to Android users? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.
Android: Google finally allows to choose another default web browser that Chrome
When you open the Google Play Store for the first time on your Android smartphone, two pop-ups will appear on your screen. The first will offer you to choose between 5 different browsers. Not surprisingly, the list includes Google Chrome, which remains installed by default, and 4 other browsers. Android will allow you to choose between solutions like Samsung Internet (installed by default on the smartphones of the South Korean manufacturer), Firefox, Opera, Puffin ... «Applications that are not already installed on the terminal will be included according to their popularity and displayed in a random order, "explains Google.
Then Google will suggest you to choose your search engine. In the same way, Google allows you to select 5 solutions, including its own engine. You can opt for Qwant, Ecosia or DuckDuckGo for example. When you open your browser, Google will ask you to confirm the engine you want to use by default (yes, even if you chose Chrome).
In its release, Google recalls that "users have always been free to customize their Android smartphones." For that, it was necessary to go to the Play Store and manually select alternatives to its services. From now on, it's much simpler. What do you think of these novelties? Was it time Google left the choice to Android users? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.
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