Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

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 ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...