Like most pre-installed apps, they can't be uninstalled and they take up precious storage space.

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Zango can be uninstalled via Add and Remove Programs in Windows' control panel.

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Thankfully, at least, all of it can be uninstalled with a simple long-press.

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Whilst data for the Survey will be collected while the App is installed, the App can be uninstalled by you at anytime.

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There was no word on whether the bloatware can be disabled or uninstalled, but since the policy goes into effect today, we should find out pretty soon.

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Other pre-installed apps include the Amazon app store, Application Manager, FileShare, WildTangent Games, Polaris Office (which can be uninstalled), SmartShare for WiFi Direct connections and Slacker Radio.

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You'll have access to the same suite of GApps, in addition to a heaping helping of bloat -- about twenty, in total -- some of which can be disabled, not uninstalled.

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Thankfully, all these applications can be uninstalled.

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All of these can be uninstalled.

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