How to delete default apps you never use

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 09.28.21 Every new phone comes with a slew of apps you didn't ask for and didn't want. They're often installed by manufacturers to push their own services on top of (or instead of) what the smartphone offers by default. This is called bloatware, and while these apps are usually harmless, it's good practice to remove ones you're not using. Plus, they take up storage space and system resources that could be used by apps you actually do want to use. They need to go, but it's not necessarily as easy as hitting delete. How you do this will depend on the phone you're using. Read our guide to removing bloatware from Androids and iPhones, plus a few other tips and tricks, below. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more.     How to Rid Your Phone of Those Default Apps You Never Use Even the best phones come with bloatware, preinstalled apps that take up precious storage space. Here's how to remove them and speed up your device. How to Install Apps From Outside Your Phone's App Store You don't have to stay inside Google and Apple's walled gardens. But if you choose to venture out, proceed with caution. How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam Using your phone (old or new) as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam on your laptop or PC. How to Shoot Stellar Slow-Motion Video on Your Phone Manipulate time and space to get the most out of your phone's camera. How to Back Up Your iPhone Save your memories before you grab the latest version of iOS. GET WIRED Flash Sale: Get WIRED for just $10 $5. Get the print edition and exclusive subscriber-only content. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now.       When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions