Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 21 days ago

Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?

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Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?

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Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 21 days ago

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I was excited to dive into my new smartphone only to once again waste precious time uninstalling bloatware before I could enjoy it.

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Facebook, Netflix and Spotify are bloatware.
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  IMO all google and manufacturer apps are too, they should be optional during install.

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