@woofinu
Agree, but with 2 qualifications: 1. Make it easy for people to delete any unwanted apps, fast and permanently. 2. I think that McAfee in their laptops (the Book4 series) is bloatware. Not only that, there are annoying pop-ups for a "free trial," and when you delete it you have to go through a bunch of questions such as "Are you really really really sure?"
@taylornicty1170
The way I see it, if Samsung Apps are bloatware, then on the iPhone, all the Apple apps like Apple Notes, Apple Health, Safari, Apple Maps, Music, and more are bloatware. You can't uninstall the stock Apple apps. Some people use them and don't need to install a second version of that app, but some people don't use them. Many people I know don't like Apple Maps, so they install Google Maps. Thus, they now have two GPS apps installed on their phone.
@mdravenstein2370
Samsung can have their "exclusive" apps on play store like Good Lock and can still restrict which devices are able to install them. And they're actually doing it already on some of their old apps.
@herkommlicheeigenmarke7989
I hate that you can't uninstall some apps. No matter whether from Samsung or Google. And that I have to use OneDrive for some functions. Such as backup or cloud sync via Samsung Gallery. Why is the interface not open and I can integrate other or my own services here?
@VetIntel
Everyone says "optimize" without functionally defining what that means for each app. What's different in the two Lightrooms, for example?
@donniethesportsguy893
I fully agree, but I think you should be able to fully delete the other redundant app. For example, Samsung messages versus Google messages. Why can't I delete it straight up? I have to disable it. That sticks up storage
@nafeeahnafsiraj
One thing I want them to do is not rely on OneDrive and have their own Cloud service, I'm willing to pay for Samsung cloud if it has tighter integration and offers for Samsung tuned features
@phil-n5t
Bloatware for is is the google stuff put on my phone that I don't want!
@papigrande4378
Apps that require a subscription for the full version is just an attempt for Samsung to get a cut of that subscription.
@traceyliddle204
After transferring from iPhone to S24 plus this year, and to be honest struggling to adjust not been completely in the Apple blended ecosystem, I found this video informative and thought provoking. Made me look at my phone different and realised I just need to learn more about it. I also personally think that Samsung are much closer to an Apple style experience than any other brand, but with the luxury of the freedom to choose.
@icebeam23860
No, they are from the maker of the phone. They are not bloatware. Bloatware would be preinstalled games and social media apps etc that aren't from the maker of the phone.
@iTrensharo
Bigger issue is Samsung basically requiring 3 different Accounts to use the phone as advertised, and having random features tied to random third party services that can be discontinued after a year or two post purchase. It's too messy. Imaging a Pixel requiring you to have an Apple and Microsoft Account just to use the phone as Advertised. People would justly laugh and rage at that. That's the Samsung experience, and they maintain their stock apps for PAYOLA. I about died when I got the Note 9 and realized it couldn't even play a song with Samsung Music via Bixby - only through Google Assistant. Cruel Irony, there... considering how hard they were pushing Bixby, back then. It was intentionally designed to only play through Spotify with an account logged in. Crippled to Spotify to pay for priority position on a $1,000 phone. I don't have Spotify, don't have an account for Spotify, and don't want an account for Spotify; so, from the first day of ownership I was basically forced to change the default assistant everywhere to Google Assistant just to get a halfway decent use experience out of the phone (or a safe one, when driving). I went back to the iPhone after that year, and will never return. I'd probably consider a Pixel, though.
@flicka25
I use all of Samsung's apps except the browser....I prefer Firefox. So they're not bloatware at all. I happen to use Microsoft's One Drive as well so that suits me to a tee. I have a Windows laptop. Windows also comes with Phone link where you can use your phone from your laptop as well. I do use Google Maps but if you use Samsung's Calendar for instance it is the best out there......I also use the email app and the messaging app in some instances. And yes I use their music app as well because I have around 18gb of tracks on my phone.
@Carlitos_66
Spotify also appears when choosing an alarm sound
@mapsnavigation
Wish Samsung to develop their own Samsung Maps!!
@konradc12
I use Samsung Gallery which has lots of editing functions for both photos and video, without having to download thirdparty apps that have to be paid for and have adds! The music player also has a few features like an equaliser. Not every android phone has an equaliser, so you have to download a third party version. The problem with third party apps is you don't know how safe they are, plus pop up ad's can appear! My only issue is that some Samsung apps/functions are limited to the top tier 'S' series, especially the Ultra versions. That is why I am enjoying my S23 Ultra.
@jorceshaman
Your video just convinced me MORE that most of the Samsung apps are bloatware. A video meant to make a case for them reminding me why I don't even need or want them.
@unknown-cd2ch
I literally want samung and microsoft partnership more. Google is only working for android. But synchronization between windows and android is needed.
@iLuseMy1v1s
Bloatware is subjective. To me chrome and google messages are bloat on my phone because I prefer Samsung messages and Samsung Internet. I think Samsung apps should be on the phone, then add whatever else you want.
@sefy76