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Story summary
- Samsung announced its Samsung Messages app will be retired in July, ending SMS, MMS and RCS support in the United States.
- Google Messages has been the default on new Galaxy phones since 2024, with Samsung urging Android 12-13 users to switch.
- After July, Samsung Messages will function only for emergency services and will not be installable on Galaxy S26 or later devices.
- Android 11 and earlier users are unaffected.
