bloatware
Americannoun
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unwanted software that is preinstalled on a newly bought device, especially when it negatively impacts the device's performance.
Thankfully, the smartphone doesn't come with much bloatware, only a few preloaded apps.
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software that uses an excessive amount of space and memory.
It used to be a good antivirus program, but it's turned into bloatware.
Etymology
Origin of bloatware
First recorded in 1990–95; bloat ( def. ) + -ware ( def. )
Example Sentences
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And some of Lenovo’s preinstalled apps and bloatware like McAfee anti-virus software regularly serve annoying pop-ups on the corner of the screen.
From The Verge • May 20, 2022
This would make it a whole lot easier to recommend the Celero despite its shortcomings — shorter battery life, more bloatware, untested brand.
From The Verge • Jan. 20, 2022
Tap or click here for a list of bloatware apps you didn’t even know were slowing down your phone.
From Fox News • Dec. 18, 2021
Another wrote: "This is a terrible bloatware baked directly into the browser."
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021
Similar to its newer TVs that now offer Google TV in the US, TCL’s Tab Pro 5G continues the company’s trend with a standard set of Google apps... alongside the expected mass of Verizon bloatware.
From The Verge • Oct. 21, 2021
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