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Samsung to Discontinue Messages App, Shift to Google

4/15/2026

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Samsung Discontinues Messaging

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app on Galaxy devices in July.
The change is part of Samsung's broader strategy to unify messaging across its ecosystem.
The shift standardizes messaging and enhances spam protection and Rich Communication Services (RCS) support.
Older Galaxy devices may face compatibility issues with Google Messages and require manual setup.
A recent poll shows 66% still prefer Samsung Messages, signaling resistance to the shift.

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Google Enhances Messaging

Google Messages is developing new chat customization options, indicated by code strings in the latest beta.
Users may soon upload their own images for chat backgrounds and adjust bubble colors.
Samsung is phasing out its messaging app, which previously offered deeper customization features.
The options could include a dedicated Custom theme section, though they remain in development and may not release.

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Samsung Discontinues Messaging

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app on Galaxy devices in July.
The change is part of Samsung's broader strategy to unify messaging across its ecosystem.
The shift standardizes messaging and enhances spam protection and Rich Communication Services (RCS) support.
Older Galaxy devices may face compatibility issues with Google Messages and require manual setup.
A recent poll shows 66% still prefer Samsung Messages, signaling resistance to the shift.

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