Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining
Samsung is expanding its preinstalled software library by adding Amazon Music to Galaxy devices.
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The brief
Samsung has begun preinstalling the Amazon Music application on Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This integration is part of a broader launch of the app on the Galaxy Store.
Coverage from Notebookcheck, PhoneArena, Engadget, GSMArena.com, and the Samsung Global Newsroom highlights the inclusion of the application on millions of devices. Reports note that the rollout includes a special offer for users.
The long-term impact on device storage and the specific terms of the special offer remain to be detailed as the rollout progresses.
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Quick answers
Which devices are affected by the new app installation?
Coverage identifies the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and other Galaxy devices as receiving the preinstalled application.
Is there a special offer associated with this update?
Yes, Samsung Global Newsroom indicates that the launch includes a special offer alongside the preinstallation.
What is the primary concern regarding this update?
Reports from outlets such as Notebookcheck and PhoneArena describe the addition as further bloatware on Samsung hardware.
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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