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These are the first apps I delete on new Android phones

Getting rid of bloatware is just one of the things you should do when you get a new Android phone. Luckily, you don't have to ...
Digital Trends

Is your phone full of bloatware? Here’s how to disable apps on Android

Android phones will often contain apps that you aren’t able to uninstall. All of the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) stick their own apps on your phone before it ever reaches you, and the ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Pixel phones have bloatware too—uninstall or disable these apps

Pixel phones have a lot less bloatware than most other Android brands. But they still come packed with a whole raft of Google ...
Android Police

I replace these preinstalled apps on every new phone

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Android Authority

Nothing attempts to justify its move to put bloatware on your next phone

Nothing has published a post that explains its future plans and elaborates on the new Lock Glimpse feature. Select non-flagship devices will now include a selection of third-party partner apps and ...
AOL

Is AI the New Android Bloatware? Why Phone-Makers Are Scrambling for Your Attention

If you've bought an Android phone in the past year, you've likely noticed that it's packed with AI features. Maybe you knew about them before you hit purchase, maybe you assumed (safely as it turns ...