Microsoft starts rollout of Windows DMA compliance changes in Europe - gHacks Tech News
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Microsoft has started the rollout of Digital Markets Act changes in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems for users from the European Economic Area.

These changes are only applicable to users in the EEA. For those outside the region, Windows will continue to function as it is!

The changes to Windows for DMA-compliance include:

  • You can now uninstall Edge and Bing web search using the built-in settings. Earlier, the option was greyed out.
  • Third-party web search application developers can now utilize the Windows search box in the taskbar using the instructions provided by Microsoft and choose any web browser to show results from the web.
  • Microsoft will no longer sign-in users to Edge, Bing, and Microsoft Start services during the initial Windows setup experience.
  • Data collected about the functioning of non-Microsoft apps, primarily bug detection and its effects on the OS, from Windows PCs will not be used for competitive purposes.
  • Microsoft, from now on, will need explicit user consent before combining data from the OS and other sources. It will also deliver new consent screens where required.
  • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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    8 months ago

    More like LineageOS because Graphene is only available on very specific, hyper-expensive devices. Or just expensive if you want one that is already out of support.

    • kylian0087@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Not really. Almost all the google pixels are supported. You do not need to get the pro versions if you don’t want to.

      • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
        2·
        8 months ago

        Normal, non-pro are expensive AF too. The non-pro Pixel 7 is around $500. The latest ones I remember seeing for $300 and under are Pixel 5.

        • orosus@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          7 months ago

          If you buy them second hand they are not expensive, I bought recently a Pixel 6 in backmarket for 200€ and it works perfectly.

          • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
            11·
            7 months ago

            6 barely has any Graphene support left - normal updates until next year and extended ones for just a few more.

            • orosus@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              7 months ago

              In Graphene Os site, it says it has 3 years of support left. Normally my phones don’t last that long. So it’s fine for me, but obviouly I would recommend going for a newer Pixel version if you find a good deal. Edit: typo.

              • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
                11·
                7 months ago

                My phones usually last six years at least, three is nothing (and even then it is not “full” updates). Point is - Pixels are premium phones, so the ones that you would get for $200 would either be old models or quite used.

        • kylian0087@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          8 months ago

          I mean if you are going to put GOS on it. Perhaps a second hand device is not a issue. Also non pro cost about 400 where I live.