Google apps

[MultoOhhmni]

I still think its weird that Google apps and Samsung apps are fighting on Samsung phones. Half of these apps already have a Samsung counterpoint 

[CEParsons]

What do you find "weird" about it?

Samsung phones run Android (which is a Google product) and therefore require Google accounts, apps, and services to function properly. Samsung partners closely with Google and the two companies have a sort of symbiotic relationship.

At the same time, Samsung wants to distinguish themselves from other OEMs, so they offer unique apps and services in an effort to keep users coming back to Samsung devices.

[MultoOhhmni]

That's completely understandable in all.But at the same time, a lot of the stuff within samsung's ecosystem is bloatware and having Google AND Microsoft apps doubled ontop of that makes even more bloated. In coming from iPhone where there's alot less bloated apps and the starting space avaliable space so much more than Samsung

Half of the Google apps that are predowbloaded aren't even needed messenger clock contacts drive and photos Google TV Google wallet gemini Google and Google play store are all to needed because they have a samsung counter part

[CEParsons]

I always say the primary difference between Samsung and Apple is CHOICE. Being presented with multiple choices for basic services out of the box that all integrate equally is a prime example of that.

[MultoOhhmni]

And yeah, that's fair completely.But it doesn't change the fact that the google apps are pre downloaded.It would be much better if I had the choice to go in and download the google play store and then go in and download those apps.Because I like the google ecosystem but it quite literally feels like i'm being strong armed into using a lot of the google apps instead of the samsung apps

[nullandvoid]

Strongarmed into using Google apps? You are free to use whichever app you prefer. Many of the apps you consider duplications or bloatware can be uninstalled if you think they take up too much space and you prefer to use another. You can uninstall Google messages, although it will be the standard, default messaging app going forward - if Samsung messages isn't currently uninstallable, it will be soon, or will simply disappear. Google calendar can be uninstalled. The Google Play store or Galaxy store cannot. They are not duplications of each other. The Play store is part of the Android operating System, and the Galaxy store contains Samsung exclusive apps and apps optimized for Samsung phones. You can uninstall Google TV and Samsung TV. You can Certainly uninstall Google wallet, but it is more globally accepted than the emerging Samsung wallet.

Android is an operating System owned by Google. I would expect Google apps to be preinstalled. OneUI is an interface owned by Samsung. I would Expect Samsung apps to be preinstalled. Just as I would with a computer running Windows to have Microsoft apps preinstalled.

[meself]

Calendar for example have both versions

[nullandvoid]

Why would you buy an Android device and then get rid of all Google apps?  You do realize Android is Google, right?  Most Google apps (except those that are part of the OS) can be uninstalled if you don't want them.  How many apps you have or don't have on your phone have nothing to do with network speed. There is no 6G in mobile, you must be conflating it with wi-fi6.