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Microsoft now permits uninstalling Edge, Bing, and OneDrive to adhere to the EU's Digital Markets Act. (www.ghacks.net)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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These changes are only applicable to users in the EEA. For those outside the region, Windows will continue to function as it is!

The changes to Windows for DMA-compliance include:

You can now uninstall Edge and Bing web search using the built-in settings. Earlier, the option was greyed out.
Third-party web search application developers can now utilize the Windows search box in the taskbar using the instructions provided by Microsoft and choose any web browser to show results from the web.
Microsoft will no longer sign-in users to Edge, Bing, and Microsoft Start services during the initial Windows setup experience.
Data collected about the functioning of non-Microsoft apps, primarily bug detection and its effects on the OS, from Windows PCs will not be used for competitive purposes.
Microsoft, from now on, will need explicit user consent before combining data from the OS and other sources. It will also deliver new consent screens where required.

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[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Normal, non-pro are expensive AF too. The non-pro Pixel 7 is around $500. The latest ones I remember seeing for $300 and under are Pixel 5.

[–] kylian0087@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I mean if you are going to put GOS on it. Perhaps a second hand device is not a issue. Also non pro cost about 400 where I live.

[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 points 6 months ago

$400 is a whole lot for a phone as well.

[–] orosus@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If you buy them second hand they are not expensive, I bought recently a Pixel 6 in backmarket for 200€ and it works perfectly.

[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

6 barely has any Graphene support left - normal updates until next year and extended ones for just a few more.

[–] orosus@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

In Graphene Os site, it says it has 3 years of support left. Normally my phones don't last that long. So it's fine for me, but obviouly I would recommend going for a newer Pixel version if you find a good deal. Edit: typo.

[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 0 points 5 months ago

My phones usually last six years at least, three is nothing (and even then it is not "full" updates). Point is - Pixels are premium phones, so the ones that you would get for $200 would either be old models or quite used.