Samsung is ending its Messages app — what you need to do before July

If you use Samsung Messages, you may need to switch soon. Here's what to know before the app stops working.

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.

Samsung Killing Own Messages App in July 2026, Pushes Users To Rarely Used 'Google Messages'

Samsung will phase out its native Messages application in July 2026, marking the end of a first-party app that has been part ...

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