Android removes the APK but keeps your data, logins, and settings. You'll still see a dimmed app icon on your home screen.

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 ...

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