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 ...

While the Galaxy S26 Ultra is an excellent all-rounder, it also comes loaded with a ton of bloatware. Here are the least-used ...

Space doesn't come at as much of a premium as it used to on phones, tablets, and computers, but it can still run low in a hurry given the size of modern apps and media. Even the 256GB on the base ...

So, you have just got the latest Windows laptop. It is shiny and new, and you cannot wait to start using it. But there is one thing standing in your way: the bloatware. Windows 11 comes with a lot of ...

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...

Sanuj Bhatia, the managing editor at Pocketnow, is responsible for supervising and contributing to all the content published on the website, including news, reviews, features, and how-tos. He began ...

Finally, after years of tolerating Microsoft's relentless push for ads and bloatware, I took matters into my own hands and removed it all.

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.

I just bought a new laptop (Gigabyte P34G) and am looking to "do things right" this time around. First, what is the best way to remove all the bloatware on the laptop? I know that manually ...

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 ...

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...