Before it's release there were rumors that the Galaxy S6 would feature less bloatware than previous devices; however, that doesn't appear to be the case. The site reports that there 56 apps preinstalled, 6 more than on the Galaxy Note 4. The apps you'll find range from Google apps to Samsung apps (S Voice, S Health) to Microsoft apps (OneDrive) to Carrier apps (T-Mobile) to third party apps (Instagram, WhatsApp).
Gizmodo notes that despite previous statements from Samsung that "Samsung has allowed users to remove the pre-installed applications on Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge" you can only 'disable' them.
This removes them from the app drawer and the homescreen, but not from the phone entirely. You're basically opting instead to put them in a sort of stasis, out of sight but not out of storage.
When asked for a statement Samsung said:
Simplicity is critical for usability and functionality, so Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge offer a refined and optimized user experience and the offering of core and preloaded apps has been streamlined. Some apps can be uninstalled while some can be disabled, and this varies by region and carrier. Further, 40% of the features and steps have been deleted compared to previous models.
Many iPhone users have also complained that they are unable to uninstall native applications, especially with iOS 8.2 introducing an Apple Watch app that can't be used without the smartwatch. However, iOS users have far fewer apps to contend with and they're all from Apple.
The Galaxy S6 is set for release next month. How it will fair against the iPhone 6 remains to be seen. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.
Hi,
This article is false. All preloaded 3rd party applications, including the Google ecosystem, can be uninstalled. I am currently using an S6 and can prove this fact.
I have a galaxy a5 all that was on it was google apps ,chrome , flip board, phone,messages,browser,myGalaxy,Samsung Apps,S planner, no s Heath there's more so i have about 12.5GB free but before the s6 they removed most of the bloat and now added it again
Incorrect. You don't OWN the device. You've paid for the hardware at a retail store, and that's all you really own- the hardware. But, you don't have to right to use it in any way you want to. It's like renting an apartment...it's yours, but there are no pets allowed, no painting the walls, drilling holes to put pictures up, no loud noises after 10pm. Keep that in mind. What do you think happened to Geohotz when he did what he wanted to the Sony Playstation...legal actions.
Exactly. Makes me wish I can buy a crystal clear TV without all the extra junk I don't want such as smart features. It's like I am limited to size based on what goes into it in which people have a choice for whatever kind of streaming they want in it.
Incorrect indeed... you DO own the device. The software agreements are a different matter. I can do whatever I want to the device, I'm neither leasing it nor renting it. The software however is subject to terms of use, and that's what Geohot got in trouble about.
The stock version of Android is not bloatware or malware. But after these companies finish destroying Android, that is when you start seeing this.
This make me sad.
Spyware and Adware much?
Samsung fans baffle me.... But Google fans make my brain hurt.
I'll stick with Apple... BTW.... Samsung may have 3 GB of RAM but only 1.5GB would be available for everyday, constant use....... Shyt Sheep
Yes. Apps in the background continue to execute code, remaining in the RAM. Multiple background tasks residingn in the RAM slows the phone down...that's why more RAM is eventually needed. Unfortunately, Android can multitask much better than iOS, so the S6 having that many apps, with 3gb of RAM will never be an issue. The S6 will not ever become laugh due to background tasks in the RAM.
This is not about how many apps you are able to run, just because they are loading the phone up with 56 apps doesn't mean they are running all the time, this is not the issue about ram at all, this is about Samsung packing the crap out of phone with bunch of junk we don't need that hogs the memory and you can't even delete. And by memory I mean storage space not ram.
Lol, it doesn't "hog" memory. My iPhone 6 16gb version has 31 apps installed by default...the S6 will have 54 apps with a minimum of 32gb available...that's double the memory with less than half of the amount of apps that Apple includes...simple math.
im not sure you are getting what im trying to say, apple puts apps that you actually need, now i understand with ios 7 and 8 there is "tips" and watch app that are not needed but calculators and stuff is something that suppose to be there, i have issue with samsung installing dropbox and all that third party crap that im not sure id have in first place. also they make samsung suite of apps that google already have with android and its tied with your google id, why would i go thru trouble of making another account just for samsung stuff.
Gotcha. I understand that. I still think Apple could reduce their fingerprint on the iPhone also. The entire health integration may not be important or useful to many, and I think they could have done it all via an App Store app. Same with FaceTime, iBooks, Newstand, etc. just make them all App Store available for those who want it. Samsung should be doing the same.
I also find your logic very difficult to follow. The number of apps has nothing to do with the number of RAM in the hardware. It's irrelevant. It's only related to the memory storage capacity (32GB, 64GB, etc). The apps that come with the iPhone is all released by Apple. Some are part of the new features of the phone. I don't use some of those apps (eg Newsstand) but I am okay to have it stay.
But I think G6, Samsung put a lot of third-parties app on the phone (e.g One Drive, etc). Those seems likely be the business strategy or partnership. I think this is what some other readers mentioned. People might or might not use it. But it's better to let the owner to decide instead of preinstall on the phone. Those are not part of the feature of the phone. This is similar to HP or Dell preinstall a lot of third-parties software on the PC.
I am more interested to know the number of available memory in the phone after all those apps installed. I also wonder if there is any lawsuit coming....
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