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this post was submitted on 22 Sep 2023
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There is literally no way 98% of people even know what a browser is
Yes, the percentage is high. Most people would be annoyed to have another selection screen in the setup process.
But I do think I saw more people using non-Google search engines since Google was forced to provide a search engine selection screen in the setup process.
To me it sounds like an idea most people would say is a good idea because people like choice on principle, but the vast majority of people will then just use Chrome anyway.
But at least they can decide for themselves, even if it's just because of the logo. The friction to switch the browser after the fact is way too high, especially on mobile nearly all people use the default browser.