Not every system app is important.

There are many reasons why a phone may come with unwanted software preinstalled. Perhaps you purchased a Samsung phone that comes with a suite of software from the company, which is how the company ...

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 ...

With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cannot be uninstalled. You’ll still be able to disable the app, though, putting it in a dormant state. The decision to ...

Google has silently removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. There’s no longer an uninstall button. Instead, the app listings only show an open button. Users will ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...

Spotted the new Android Developer Verifier app on your phone? Here's why you shouldn't uninstall this system service just yet ...