The South Korean Ministry of Science drafted industry guidelines that would oblige mobile phones manufacturers to allow users to delete any pre-installed software on their handsets. Removal of so-called bloat-ware could boost phones` battery life and allow for more data storage for users. Exceptions to these rules will be applications that enable near-field communication (NFC), Wi-Fi connectivity, customer service and the app store. The move aims to rectify an abnormal practice that causes inconvenience to smartphone users and causes unfair competition among industry players.”]