Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly hinted that someday Apple users will be able to delete some stock iOS applications. He claims that the company is finding the appropriate ways on how to address the request of the users to delete iOS apps in their devices. He further stressed that "the solution is not exactly as easy as you'd think."
Buzzfeed was able to interview Cook during a ride to Apple's flagship 5th Avenue located in Manhattan. In the said interview, Cook discussed a wide range of topics such as Siri's privacy concern, the issue as to whether or not iPhone users can delete Apple's stock apps, and Cook's favorite features, a report from Macrumors said on Wednesday.
"This is a more complex issue than it first appears," he says. "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. 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]. It's not that we want to suck up your real estate, we're not motivated to do that. We want you to be happy. So I recognize that some people want to do this, and it's something we're looking at," Cook told Buzzfeed, hinting that deleting stock iOS apps will be one of the developments in the future.
It was reported that Cook has been visiting some Apple stores following the company's successful media event held last week where the latest iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and Apple TV have been officially announced. Cook spent some time to talk with the store's employees while some customers had him for a photo opportunity.
On the issue of privacy using Siri, Cook explained that Siri's feature can be switched off and stressed that users' personal information remains on their iPhone. He also admitted that one of his favorite features in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6S Plus is the 3D Touch Feature.
"I personally think 3D Touch is a game changer. I find that my efficiency is way up with 3D Touch, because I can go through so many emails so quickly. It really does cut out a number of navigational steps to get where you're going," he said.
