System apps on your Android phone have a reputation for being untouchable. And a lot of them honestly are. But there are also a few that don’t do anything useful or power features you probably don’t ...

Google has silently removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. There’s no longer an uninstall button. Instead, the app listings only show an open button. Users will ...

With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cannot be uninstalled. You’ll still be able to disable the app, though, putting it in a dormant state. The decision to ...

Driving with Android Auto is better when you have a ton less distractions.

Last year, Google rolled out a system service to Android phones and tablets called Android System SafetyCore. It came with no new icon on the home screen, no warning, and no “Do you want this?” screen ...

Android built-in features replace apps for file storage, calculations, notes, and weather. Here's how to switch and reclaim storage in 2026.