As Phil says, the definition of "bloatware" is ultimately subjective since everyone has their own preferences about what apps to use. However, it's not really pre-loading that's the problem. It's the inability to unload the apps that you opt not to use. All apps that aren't part of the core operating system should be loaded into the user partition where they can be uninstalled. I would be ok with having one non-uninstallable app containing links to re-download the pre-loaded apps if a user dumps one by accident. However, as manufacturers increasingly release phones without MicroSD support, they should provide users with a way to maximize the available storage. ?

It seems everyone is thrilled about the prospect of bringing Apple's reputation for great user experience to the road. However, if we do eventually get to a world of self-driving cars, will that UX matter at all? Whether we get to self-driving cars or not, if Apple comes into the car business, +Tesla Motors may be screwed.?

Personally, I'm not particularly enthused about what an apple car might turn out to be, but when you have $150 billion burning a hole in your pocket, you'd be crazy not to try. My biggest concern about this whole thing is that Apple's lawyers are working overtime filing patent applications and will shortly be going on the warpath against the entire auto industry.

I'm also not excited about the prospects for what the designer of the Ford 021c will produce http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_021C?

Last year, when my daughter moved into her house, I put +Kwikset SmartKey door locks on for her. This week she decided she wanted to re-key and the whole job took less than a minute and only cost $10 each. With these locks, you put in the old key, turn 90 degrees, insert the special tool, pull out the old key, insert the new key and turn back. That's it, the lock is reprogrammed to the new key. The kit comes with 4 main keys plus 2 alternates. 

If you have someone coming in to do some work, you can quickly reprogram the lock to the alternate key, give it to someone one and when the job is done, you switch back to the original key.?