Samsung to Pre-Install Amazon Music on Galaxy Phones
Samsung announced it will add Amazon Music to the pre-installed apps on its Galaxy smartphones and tablets, offering a free three-month subscription to new users.
A week ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung announced that Amazon Music will join the list of apps pre-installed on its Galaxy phones and tablets. While this change may seem minor, it could be an annoyance for those buying the next batch of Galaxy devices.
To offset potential frustration, Samsung and Amazon are partnering to offer a free three-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for anyone who downloads the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store—another piece of pre-installed software. The offer is available for the next 12 months.
Amazon Music joins a growing roster of pre-installed apps on Galaxy devices, including Facebook, Instagram, OneDrive, LinkedIn, Spotify, and others. Collectively, these apps take up more than 1GB of storage space. Most can be easily uninstalled after setup, but some, like Facebook, can only be disabled, meaning parts of the app remain on the device even when inactive.
Compared to rivals like Apple, whose iPhones do not come with unwanted third-party software, Samsung's approach may seem less appealing. Users who take advantage of the free trial should note that the subscription will automatically renew at $13 per month unless canceled within the trial period.
