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Story summary
- Samsung has announced its Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026 and users should switch to Google Messages.
- Galaxy devices with Android 12 or newer will switch, and Android 11 or older can continue using Samsung Messages.
- Older Tizen OS smartwatches will lose full conversation history after the shutdown.
- Google Messages offers AI-powered scam detection, enhanced RCS, and multi-device connectivity, with the exact shutdown date appearing in Samsung Messages.
