Those who own an Android phone may have noticed several apps already installed on the device the first time they turned it on. These pre-installed smartphone apps are more commonly referred to as ...

Getting rid of bloatware is just one of the things you should do when you get a new Android phone. Luckily, you don't have to ...

Crapware, not to be confused with malware or ransomware, are all those apps that come installed on your phone that you’ll probably never use. Sometimes it’s referred to as bloatware, because they take ...

The developer preview of Android 14 has rolled out. Android 14 DP1 has a hidden “apps installed in the background” menu. The feature lists every app installed in the background and allows you to ...

With the newest Android 14, Google has finally implemented a feature that has been a long time coming: the ability to remove bloatware. Bloatware is any pre-installed app left unused and clogged up a ...

One of the great things about Android is the sheer variety of handsets that run it – all at different price points, with different specs and features, and even different interfaces. As a result, if ...

Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week’s Android Circuit includes stunning Pixel 6a leak, Samsung’s new camera technology, OnePlus 10 Pro review, ...

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 ...