If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely ...

The Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra include four exta apps out of the box and I think it's the start of a slippery slope.

Samsung phones come packed with preinstalled apps - and some do more harm than good. Here are five you might want to remove to save storage and boost performance.

In an open letter published yesterday, more than 50 organizations have asked Google to take action against Android smartphone vendors who ship devices with unremovable pre-installed apps, also known ...

Over 50 organizations including the Privacy International, Digital Rights Foundation, DuckDuckGo, and Electronic Frontier Foundation have written an open letter to ...

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 ...

The privacy groups are demanding Google address the problem by giving all consumers the option to delete any bloatware on Android phones, no matter the model. In addition, the pre-installed apps ...

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 ...

Whether it’s from OEMs or carriers, Android has always had a bit of a problem with bloatware. This week, an open letter hit the web with the backing of over 50 privacy organizations pushing Google to ...