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Samsung to discontinue Samsung Messages App,

urges switch to Google Messages

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup, along with
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Seoul (South Korea) foldable models such as the Samsung Galaxy Z
Fold6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, ship with
amsung will discontinue its in-house messag- Google Messages set as the default messaging ap-
plication.
ing platform, marking a significant shift in its Login|Register with your eMail then
Smobile software strategy. The company has Samsung clarified that not all users will be im-
confirmed that the default Samsung Messages app mediately impacted. Devices running Android 11
will be phased out in July 2026, encouraging users or older will continue to support Samsung Messag-
to transition to Google Messages as their primary es and “will not be affected by the end of service,”
exting platform, as per GSM Arena. according to the company. This ensures continued
In a notice published on its website, Samsung Start Watching IndiaLife TV 24 Hours LIVE
functionality for users on older hardware.
stated that the app “will be discontinued in July The phase-out has been gradual. As per GSM
2026,” signalling the end of a service that has long Arena, in the United States, Samsung had already
been a staple across Galaxy smartphones. begun moving away from its proprietary messaging
The move aligns with the company’s recent app starting with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series,
device strategy, where Google’s messaging solu- where Google Messages was increasingly promot-
tion has already taken precedence. ed as the primary option.
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According to GSM Arena, the decision under-
proactively. “The company is urging users to switch scores Samsung’s closer alignment with Google’s
to Google Messages as their default texting app,” Android ecosystem, streamlining user experience
the notice said. As per GSM Arena, the transition reflects a while reducing duplication of core apps. For users,
Users are also advised to check the Samsung broader ecosystem consolidation, as newer Sam- the change means adopting a unified messaging
Messages app itself to confirm the exact discontin- on your browser and watch IndiaLife TV 24 Hours
sung devices already come with Google Messages
platform that supports modern features such as
uation date applicable to their device. pre-installed. Rich Communication Services (RCS).
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