Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

Android smartphones frequently arrive equipped with an assortment of built-in Android apps, widely referred to as bloatware. This term encompasses a variety of software that, while intended to offer ...

Next to each app, you will find a trash can icon which could be tapped to delete an app. Once you tap on that, confirm the action by tapping OK when prompted. Repeat this for each app which you no ...

Android's Share menu makes it easy to send webpages, videos, images, and more using any compatible app on your phone. But the ...

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If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely will never use — you’re not alone. These so-called bloatware apps are the ...

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