Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining
Samsung is expanding its preinstalled software portfolio by adding Amazon Music to upcoming Galaxy devices.
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The brief
Samsung has begun preinstalling the Amazon Music application on Galaxy smartphones, including the S26 Ultra. This development coincides with the app's launch on the Galaxy Store and an associated special offer for users.
Coverage from Notebookcheck, PhoneArena, Engadget, GSMArena.com, and the Samsung Global Newsroom highlights the expansion of preinstalled software on these devices. Outlets have described the addition as bloatware while noting the availability of promotional incentives.
Future reports will determine how the special offer is implemented for consumers. Coverage does not yet specify which other device models will receive the preinstallation or if users will have the ability to remove the software.
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Quick answers
Which devices are affected by this change?
Reports mention the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and a wider range of Galaxy devices.
What application is being added?
Amazon Music is now being preinstalled alongside a special offer.
Can the preinstalled app be removed?
Coverage does not yet specify the removal options available to users.
Coverage (5)
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and others are getting even more bloatware Notebookcheck · 1d ago
- Samsung just gave your next Galaxy phone one more app you didn't ask for PhoneArena · 1d ago
- Samsung Is Making Amazon Music Pre-Installed Bloatware On Galaxy Phones Engadget · 1d ago
- Samsung Launches Amazon Music on Galaxy Store and Preinstalls the app on Millions of Devices alongside Special Offer Samsung Global Newsroom · 1d ago
- Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining GSMArena.com · 1d ago
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