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While the new device brings speed and new features, what you get along with that is bloatware. Some of these apps are made by the phone brand, while others are added by mobile carriers or partners.

Bloatware apps on Android phones are frustrating. Nobody wants their everyday experience interrupted by apps they never asked for and will never use. These apps take up storage, run constantly in the ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally here, heralding another year of Samsung's flagship Ultra device. However, if you were expecting to drop over $1,000 for the device and get a bloat-free ...

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 ...

PCWorld highlights Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11 bloatware, ads, and unwanted pre-installed applications through an easy-to-use interface. The application ...

Xiaomi's popular user interface, MIUI, is known for its elegant design and unique features. However, it has been reported that upcoming updates will come with extra bloatware apps. This can be ...