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Korea starts first probe on pre-installed apps

Summary by Mobile World Live
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) initiated its first probe after an inspection of 187 pre-installed apps on four smartphone models, including Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy and Apple’s iPhone, identified possible violations. The watchdog’s investigation will determine if apps embedded in the handsets at the time of purchase in 2023 and 2024 limited user choice. In inspections, the KCC noted apps that unjustifiably restrict removal by users…
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Mobile World Live broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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