{"id":9916,"date":"2026-05-11T21:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/samsung-is-cracking-down-on-apps-that-spam-your-phone-with-ads\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:46:00","slug":"samsung-is-cracking-down-on-apps-that-spam-your-phone-with-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/samsung-is-cracking-down-on-apps-that-spam-your-phone-with-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anp-pro-entry\">\n<p class=\"anp-pro-lead\">The topic <strong>Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-47.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">It\u2019s annoying when your weather app tries to sell you crypto or your calculator app pushes random mobile games. Samsung seems to agree, and now it\u2019s giving users a way to shut off notification spam for good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">There are two ways to block these apps. With Basic blocking, Samsung uses its own data to find and block known ad-spamming apps on your phone. With Intelligent blocking, your phone checks notifications in real time and decides if an app is sending too many ads.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-43.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Samsung says this feature isn\u2019t perfect and that it might not always get it right. You can check which apps have been restricted anytime by going to Settings -&gt; Device care -&gt; Care report -&gt; Excessive alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">At the moment, this feature appears to be available only on the Galaxy S26 series. The big question is whether it will come to older devices. It\u2019s probably linked to One UI 8.5, which is just beginning to roll out. Samsung also hasn\u2019t said if the tool will block its own notification ads, which would be the real test.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The update is rolling out in stages through the Galaxy Store. To see if Device Care version 13.8.80.7 is available, open the Galaxy Store, tap the menu (three lines), and go to Updates. If you don\u2019t see it yet, check back in a few days or weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Thank you for being part of our community. Read our\u00a0Comment Policy before posting.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"anp-pro-aside\" aria-label=\"context\">\n<p class=\"anp-pro-kicker\">Why it matters<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">News like this often changes audience expectations and competitors\u2019 plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">When one player makes a move, others usually react \u2014 it is worth reading the event in context.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"anp-pro-aside\" aria-label=\"outlook\">\n<p class=\"anp-pro-kicker\">What to look out for next<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The full picture will become clear in time, but the headline already shows the dynamics of the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Further statements and user reactions will add to the story.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The topic Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads is currently &hellip; <a title=\"Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/samsung-is-cracking-down-on-apps-that-spam-your-phone-with-ads\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":9917,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[238,1795,365,92,1794],"class_list":["post-9916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-innovate","tag-apps","tag-block","tag-phone","tag-samsung","tag-spam"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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