Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

By July, Samsung devices will rely on Google Messages, instead of the formerly-installed Samsung Messages.

Samsung Messages Is Shutting Down, but There Are Ways to Keep Using It

Samsung is officially shutting down its messaging app in July 2026. Samsung is pushing users to move to Google Messages ...
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Samsung Messages Discontinued: How To Switch To Google Messages By July 2026

Samsung has officially announced the discontinuation of its proprietary messaging application, Samsung Messages, in the United States. Effective ...
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Samsung Will Shut Down Its Messages App Soon. What to Do Next

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How to enable, disable, and use RCS chat in Google Messages

Since Google's push to RCS standards in 2019, Android's Messages app by Google offers great in-house features. After you've opened Google Messages and enabled RCS chats, you'll find typing indicators, ...

Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.