# Bloatware
> Bloatware is unwanted preinstalled software that can take up space or push extra services.
Topics: Apps, Smartphones
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: preinstalled apps
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
Bloatware is unwanted preinstalled software that can take up space or push extra services. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.