The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. A lot of people hate bloatware, even though there isn’t a lot of agreement about what exactly counts as it. Is any ...

While nothing is more exciting than unboxing a brand-new phone and setting it up, the prevalence of bloatware spoils the experience. Whether you have a Google Pixel or a flagship Samsung device, you ...

Bloatware on carrier-locked phones is so common at this point that most people don’t even question it. My AT&T Galaxy S26 came with 18 carrier-installed apps before I even connected it to my Wi-Fi.

Fortunately, you can take several straightforward steps to optimize HyperOS by removing unwanted ads and bloatware. This guide provides a detailed, step by step process to declutter your device, ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...