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Bloatware
Bloatware means apps that come installed on a device from the factory even though you didn't ask for them: games, shopping apps, or duplicate services from the manufacturer.
What does Bloatware mean?
Manufacturers are often paid to preinstall third-party apps. That keeps the device price low, but it fills up storage and the home screen.
Much of it can be deselected during setup or deleted later. Some system apps can only be disabled. It is worth taking a look at the app list right after setup.
A general explanation of the term, not from a video. How it plays out on a specific device in everyday use is covered in the reviews below.
