Nearly half of Samsung phone owners don't want the home screen news feed

Nearly half of the people who answered an Android Authority reader survey said they would rather do without the news feed on their Samsung phone's home screen. The feature is called the Media page. The survey set out to learn who actually wants it.

What the survey found

Android Authority asked its readers about the Media page, a news feed that lives on the Samsung home screen. Nearly half of those who responded said they would prefer not to have it. The outlet's summary of the result is blunt: you would rather do without it.

What is not known

The material available does not include the exact percentage, the number of people who answered, or the dates the survey ran. It also does not say how the other respondents felt. A reader poll also is not a scientific sample. It reflects people who follow an Android news site, who may not match the average Samsung owner.

Who it affects

Anyone with a Samsung phone that shows the Media page on the home screen. For some people it is a handy way to see headlines. For others it is clutter they never asked for. The survey suggests opinion is split, with a large group clearly in the second camp.

What to do

If the news feed bugs you, check your home screen settings. It is likely something you can turn off. The exact menu names can differ by phone and software version, so look for options tied to the home screen.