The latest Moto G gets rid of a lot of bloatware, and I love it

Ryan Haines / Android Authority While I usually like what Motorola does with its budget-friendly Moto G series, I’ve had one main problem over the last few years: Bloatware. It’s managed to find its way into most corners of Hello UX, from ads disguised as folders to weather partnerships that make finding a daily forecast a chore. And, unless you’re careful to opt out of Motorola’s recommendations during the setup process, you have to go through your app drawer to pick out and purge as many as half a dozen apps. It reached a point where I wasn’t sure when the bloatware would stop the next time I picked up a cheap Motorola device. Then, the Moto G 5G (2025) and Moto G Power 5G (2025) showed up, and I held my breath through the entire setup process. And then, I realized that Motorola didn’t have much more to shove my way — it had backed off from its mountain of bloatware, and Hello UX started to feel lighter again. Here’s what changed. Farewell, unwanted hubs, you won’t be missed Ryan ... Read full article.