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Samsung phases out its Messages app for Google Messages on Galaxy phones

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Samsung is discontinuing its native Messages app on Galaxy smartphones in the U.S. starting July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages. This move follows Samsung's decision to make Google Messages the default in 2022 and to stop installing its own app in 2024. While newer Galaxy phones already use Google Messages, older devices running Android 11 or lower are unaffected, but users on Android 12 and 13 will need to manually switch to retain full functionality. Google Messages offers benefits like RCS messaging, enhanced security, and AI features. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct AI impact; focuses on messaging app migration and feature parity.

RANK_REASON Product discontinuation and migration to a third-party app.

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Samsung phases out its Messages app for Google Messages on Galaxy phones

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Samsung Finally Kills Its Messages App On Galaxy Phones In Days

    In April, Samsung announced that it would close its messaging app on Galaxy devices in July. Here’s what it means.

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