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Samsung Discontinues Messages, Urges Switch to Google Messages

4/8/2026

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Samsung will discontinue Messages in July 2026 and urges users to switch to Google Messages.
The change follows a gradual transition, as newer Samsung devices are already pre-installed with Google Messages.
Android 11 or older users will remain unaffected.
In-app prompts guide the switch to Google Messages, which offers AI features, Rich Communication Services (RCS), and better spam detection.
After the shutdown, Samsung Messages will reach only emergency contacts.

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Story summary

Samsung will discontinue Messages in July 2026 and urges users to switch to Google Messages.
The change follows a gradual transition, as newer Samsung devices are already pre-installed with Google Messages.
Android 11 or older users will remain unaffected.
In-app prompts guide the switch to Google Messages, which offers AI features, Rich Communication Services (RCS), and better spam detection.
After the shutdown, Samsung Messages will reach only emergency contacts.