Open Letter to Samsung: End Forced Israeli-Founded Bloatware Installations in the WANA Region

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In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices.
Open Letter to Samsung: End Forced Israeli-Founded Bloatware Installations in the WANA Region - SMEX