Smartphones sold in Russia will gain access to MAX from September 1st
Starting September 1, smartphones sold in Russia will see a change in their pre-installed apps. The national messenger MAX will replace VK Messenger in the list of apps that come pre-installed on these devices.
Currently, VK Messenger is one of the recommended apps upon startup, but it will be replaced by MAX. This change will take effect on September 1, and the pre-installed apps folder on smartphones already includes Russian apps such as VKontakte, RuStore, and others.
The addition of MAX to the pre-installed apps folder will not cause any issues as everything is already set up. Users have the option to install recommended apps, such as MAX, or not, based on their preference.
Samsung, and similar companies, may recommend MAX for installation, but users maintain the choice to install or not. The process of pre-installing apps on smartphones, including MAX, is done through software.
It's worth noting that the cost of smartphones may increase due to the pre-installation process of apps like MAX. Eldar Murtazin, a leading analyst at Mobile Research Group, stated that installing such apps at the factory increases the product's cost.
The association director Vladimir Zykov announced this information to RIA Novosti. However, the source for this information did not specify the name of the person or organization coordinating the preinstallation of the MAX app on smartphones in Russia.
Despite the change, the availability of VK Messenger and other apps on smartphones remains unaffected. Users can still choose to install VK Messenger or any other app they prefer, even if it is not pre-installed.
In conclusion, starting September 1, smartphones sold in Russia will have the national messenger MAX pre-installed. While users have the option to install it or not, this change marks a shift towards promoting national apps on pre-installed devices in Russia.
