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by gcb0 4288 days ago
both are chrome. just different versions.

google ridicules microsoft with IE6, and the first offline platform they release they made the exact same mistake!

bundle a integrated browser just so the use cant uninstall... and decide to not patch it.
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mattmcknight 4288 days ago
not the exact same mistake, as you can install chrome...and now those can at least be disabled. Un-installable system apps...another place where the microsoft and apple default is a mistake.
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gcb0 4286 days ago
I fail to understand your point. you can also install browsers on windows that ship with IE6.

your other arguments, maybe on your fancy phone. 99% of the phones still stuck on 2.3.3 or older, you

- can't disable system apps

- can't uninstall system apps

- usually have 60mb or less for apps.

- can use the SD card for apps.

that leaves ANY browser out of the option. chrome and firefox, both install on around 20 to 40mb... and then consumes an additional (non-configurable) 100+mb of cache on the app data partition. leaving any older phone crippled (you can't fetch background data when the low storage space warning is showing).

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