Android phone makers agreed to feature all Google Apps and services, regardless of intent

Another interesting detail emerged from Google's agreements with its hardware partners. If you are an aspiring Android device maker and wish to include some of Google's ubiquitous apps for YouTube, Gmail, Chrome and the like with it, you are must consent to the MADA - Mobile Application Distribution Agreement. In short, the agreement asks you to include the complete Google Apps package and services, including items such as Newsstand and Google Now. In addition, Google Search must be the default search provider, with the top-side Search widget and the Google Play Store placed, at minimum, immediately ...



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