Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

By July, Samsung devices will rely on Google Messages, instead of the formerly-installed Samsung Messages.

Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, urges users to switch to Google Messages

According to an end-of-service announcement published on the tech giant’s US support website, Samsung Messages will be ...

Samsung Messages is officially on the way out, pushing users to Google Messages

The confirmation comes from an End-of-Service notice on Samsung's US website, which says the app will be discontinued in July ...
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6 texting features I wish were a part of Google Messages

Google Messages is the go-to text messaging platform within the Android ecosystem. Google has been steadily adding new features to Messages over time. Here are 6 additions that are on my personal ...
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These new Google Messages features make Android texting better for everyone

Google Messages is the go-to texting service for Android users. Google is in the process of rolling out two new Messages features: an Unsubscribe button to block spam, and a visually refined landscape ...