Moreover, the apps you should not delete almost never allow themselves to be deleted, so it's exceedingly rare that you'll be able to remove an app your device needs to run or perform basic functions.

System Apps: These apps are integral to the core functionality of your Android operating system. They include apps like your phone dialer, settings, and messaging.

Google said in a developer note that the release was an "Android system component that provides privacy-preserving on-device user protection infrastructure for apps." The update said nothing else.

Here's how to remove or rename devices in the Android Find My Device app so it doesn't get overly cluttered.