Apple's iOS may soon allow deletion of default apps —Tim Cook

By Lorraine Caballero, Christian Post Contributor Thursday, September 17, 2015

Apple chief Tim Cook has teased that future iOS versions may allow users to delete unwanted default apps.

A lot of Apple device users have complained that they could not get rid of preinstalled apps that have no use for them such as Stocks and Voice memos. Some have gotten around this problem by moving all unwanted preinstalled apps in one folder and filing it away from the home screen, but iOS may soon have a solution for this, according to NDTV.

In an interview with Buzzfeed, Cook explained that removing default apps is a complicated process because it may affect other components of the iPhone system. But because Apple wants its consumers to be happy, the company is already looking into it and will find an appropriate solution for the problem.

"There are some apps that are linked to something else on the iPhone. If they were to be removed they might cause issues elsewhere on the phone," NDTV quotes Cook's statement to Buzzfeed. "There are other apps that aren't like that. So over time, I think with the ones that aren't like that, we'll figure out a way [for you to remove them]."

The problem with default apps is not exclusive to iOS users. Even Android users have been clamoring for a solution to this, but they have the advantage of having the option to disable preinstalled apps. That way, they do not get updates from unwanted apps all the time. This option is not available for iOS users, Tech Shout reports.

Cook has not yet revealed a timeline for the upcoming solution, but he did say Apple is looking into it. He also answered a question about the possibility of people not buying computers and laptops anymore because of the popularity of tablets.

The Apple CEO said there are some people who will never buy a PC, especially nowadays when iPads are able to do some functions of the PC. However, there are also some who will still buy a Mac. Because of this, Cook said Apple will continue to supply them with their preferred digital solutions.