I gave my Pixel a speed boost by removing these pre-installed Google apps

An individual removed pre-installed Google apps from their Pixel phone to see if it would improve performance. They found that their phone came with several Google apps already installed, which they had ignored. The goal was to clean up the phone and make it feel lighter and more focused, without disrupting its normal use.

The removal of apps was done to determine if a little cleanup could make the phone feel faster. No specific details were given about which apps were removed or the results of the experiment.

Google has announced that it will end support for Safety Signal on Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 LTE on December 12, 2026, according to Android Authority. A 30-day transition period will begin on the date of the email notification, after which the service will be inaccessible. Safety Signal is exclusively available to Google Health Premium subscribers.

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