Samsung’s bloatware problem is about to get a lot worse
Summary
The software is a different matter, though, as one of the additions Samsung has made to One UI 8 on the Tab S11 could hint toward an attitude to bloatware I’m not comfortable with. As far back as the Galaxy S2 or S3, complaints about having apps like Flipboard, Facebook, and plenty of other third-party programs loaded onto your brand-new phone were prevalent. One of the ways it did this was by working with the developers of the app to provide exclusive free trials and discounts on subscriptions that will only be offered to Samsung users. There are differences in this system depending on region, but in the UK, Samsung phones have a screen that shows you a list of recommended apps that you can choose to have downloaded automatically when you’re setting the device up for the first time. The Galaxy Picks folder on the Tab S11 is easy to miss if you’re an average user who doesn’t know what they are, whereas a screen highlighting the apps and explaining what the perks are could be more effective.