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Delete or disable apps you don't need.

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 ...

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 ...

If you aren’t familiar with the term, bloatware is the word we use to describe apps and other pieces of software that are included on a new device even though they aren’t necessary. Apps like settings ...

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While I usually like what Motorola does with its budget-friendly Moto G series, I’ve had one main problem over the last few years: Bloatware. It’s managed to find its way into most corners of Hello UX ...

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Commentary: Android phone-makers are desperate to make their devices stand out. But in the age of Gemini, non-Google AI may not be the best way to do it. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features ...