- Samsung is discontinuing its proprietary messaging application, Samsung Messages, effective July.
- The tech giant is directing users of its smartphones and other devices to transition to Google Messages for a consistent Android messaging experience.
- Switching to Google Messages will provide access to new features, including Google's Gemini artificial intelligence and improved photo sharing between Android and iOS devices via RCS.
- Users are advised to download Google Messages from the Play Store and set it as their default messaging application.
- Owners of devices running Android 11 or older operating systems will not be impacted by the discontinuation of Samsung Messages.
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Samsung says goodbye to texting app, advises users to switch to Google
