5 preinstalled Samsung apps you should remove ASAP - they're basically bloatware ...

A cleaner, faster Android starts with getting rid of these apps.

Those who own an Android phone may have noticed several apps already installed on the device the first time they turned it on. These pre-installed smartphone apps are more commonly referred to as ...

The Indian government is planning new rules to fight pre-installed apps. The rules would force mobile brands to let users uninstall bloatware. Bloatware is one of the more annoying aspects about ...

Ryan Clancy is an engineering and tech (mainly, but not limited to those fields!!) freelance writer and blogger, with 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience and 10+ years of writing experience.

Bloatware has plagued Android phones for years, but it’s certainly an issue that’s gotten better over time. But in India, major action may soon be taken, as a reported plan by the country takes aim at ...

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open now have as many as four third-party apps pre-selected for installation during device setup. The OnePlus Open also continues to ship three Meta apps that cannot be easily ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Meet Jesse Nunez, an avid opponent of bloatware on smartphones. Nunez clearly doesn’t work for a smartphone maker or a wireless carrier. For the past four years, he’s been using third-party software ...