Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
The Seattle Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app for U.S. customers in July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for a consistent Android messaging experience.
- The transition to Google Messages will provide access to new features like Google's Gemini AI, including image generation during chats and AI-powered reply suggestions, as well as improved photo sharing via RCS.
- Users with older Android versions (Android 11 or earlier) will not be affected by the discontinuation, while owners of the latest Galaxy S26 and newer phones already cannot download Samsung Messages.
- After July, no Samsung devices will be able to download Samsung Messages, and the company advises users to check their app for the exact service termination date.
- This change applies exclusively to the U.S. market, as confirmed by Samsung.
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