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parineum 2 days ago

> In the undertaking, Google commits to removing certain pre-installation and default search engine restrictions from its contracts with Android phone manufacturers and telcos.

> The three telcos can configure search services on a device-by-device basis, and in ways that may not align with the settings set by Google. They can also enter into pre-installation agreements with other search providers.

Before we go patting Australia on the back for helping consumers, all they are really doing for the end user is allowing another corporation to set your defaults.

The anticompetitive behavior they are admitting to isn't that they are taking away choice from the end user, it's that they have agreements in place to prevent telocos from forcing their own software on you or signing contracts with Google competitors to force their software on you.

Remember this when you're next phone comes with the non-removable Telstra browser.