Samsung has removed the IR Blaster from its Android phones, a feature that allowed users to control their TV and other devices from their phones. The IR blaster, which was more common on Android phones at the time, is still available on many smartphones today. Despite this, Samsung cited low use in its decision to remove the IR blaster as an old feature that was replaced by newer improvements, but this doesn't take the sting out of users who relied on the feature daily. The company has been known for its maximalism, with some arguing that more features were a good thing, while others felt that the expanding feature creep made Galaxy devices feel bloated. Since removing theIR blaster, Samsung has not been shy about removing features in the name of streamlining and cost-cutting. However, this move could signal the beginning of a trend that Samsung has been shifting its focus towards underutilized features.