Are Samsung Apps REALLY Bloatware?

Samsung made apps offer so much to the Samsung Experience. But are they really bloatware?

I am here to make a case for Samsung apps and how they are crucial to the Samsung experience.

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[zmcdvjz]

Bloatware for is is the google stuff put on my phone that I don't want!

[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?"

[taylornicty]

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.

[traceyliddle]

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.

[FforeverF]

Chrome is a privacy nightmare and I never use it on Android or PC. The fact that I can't un-install Chrome makes it bloat-ware 100% 👹

Samsung Internet on the other hand respects my privacy and is super optimized on my Galaxy Tab and Phone. Love that browser.

I exclusively use Samsung apps and to me Google apps are bloat-ware that i can't un-install.

Only Google app I use is PlayStore

[bengisolja]

I use samsung browser, gallery, music, notes app, calculator, calendar etc. I hate google apps

[konradc]

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.

[Carlitos_]

Spotify also appears when choosing an alarm sound

[flicka]

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 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.

[hiro.exe_]

Im just eaiting for samsung to drop out android and go with a full os only for samsung and so something similar to the iphone where they controll the experience

[VetIntel]

Everyone says "optimize" without functionally defining what that means for each app. What's different in the two Lightrooms, for example?

[HighTide]

Great Video! Thanks! I agree completely. Samsung has come a long way from the Note 2 / Touchwiz days.

[ubcxece]

Spot on, I've always thought about it the way you've explained it.

[SuperZap]

can u explain the camera zoom or shift lag in s24 series or if this is already fixed or will get a fix

[sefy]

Bloatware in my eyes, are Preinstalled which Cannot be removed!
I don't care what they think I should have, if I can't remove it, it's wasting space and I don't want it.

[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.

[ChadH]

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.

[Vaidyaleeladharsahu]

Does the S23 Ultra's IP rating work in the rain? Recently, I had trouble with my phone getting liquid damage, and the warranty didn't cover it. If Its IP68 rating worked, so why did my phone get liquid damage?

[babazaneto]

I know is off topic, but im intrested to know is there any plans for Samsung Internet browser for Windows? I know they put it on Microsoft Store for a while, and then pull it back. I manage to find instalation file on internet, but browser is laggy and incomplete.

[NR-nfil]

Could you do a video or do you already have a video out on Samsung internet?