Regulator to investigate Samsung's preloaded app for potential legal violation

The nation’s telecommunications regulator said Friday it will launch a fact-finding investigation into Samsung Electronics’ preinstalled video editing application, “Studio,” citing potential violations of the Telecommunications Business Act. According to the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), a review of 187 preinstalled apps across four smartphone models — including Samsung’s Galaxy series and Apple’s iPhones released between 2023 and 2024 — revealed that the Studio app may potentially violate existing regulations. The commission said it will take appropriate action in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act if a violation is confirmed. The Studio app is a video editing application that works in conjunction with the Gallery app, which stores photos and videos. Under the Telecommunications Business Act, mobile manufacturers and carriers are prohibited from preinstalling nonessential apps that cannot be deleted before sale, unless the apps are deemed necessary for the device’s core functions. The regulation is designed to protect users' freedom to chooseWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times