Bloatware

Verizon screws up Samsung Galaxy S7 with more bloatware

By Ajay Kadkol - May 11, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

Verizon have become Samsung for Samsung’s own devices. What? Seems like Verizon thought that the Galaxy S7 doesn't have enough unwanted apps on it, so it installed another unwanted app that'll let it install even more unwanted apps in the future which sounds like an appception. According to reddit news, seems like Verizon will make users install an app called “DT Ignite”. This is a preload platform for mobile operators which can seamlessly manage applications at the first boot itself. This provides Verizon a base to install all their apps on users’ phones even without the consent of their customers.

Legal Action To Be Taken Against Samsung and Oppo In China For Pre-Installing Bloatware

By Kamal Nayan - Jul 06, 2015 02:05 AM EDT

The Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission will be taking legal action against smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and Oppo over their practice of pre-installing apps on their smartphones.

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