Samsung has announced it is discontinuing its native Messages app, directing users to switch to Google Messages. The move, reported by YugaTech, marks the latest step in Samsung's gradual phase-out of its own messaging platform.
The transition has been underway for some time, with Samsung previously making Google Messages the default on its Galaxy devices in some regions. The company now appears to be fully committing to Google's Rich Communication Services (RCS) ecosystem, which offers enhanced features like read receipts, typing indicators, and high-resolution media sharing.
For users, the change means adapting to a new default SMS and chat app. Samsung has provided guidance on transferring conversations, and the shift is expected to simplify messaging across Android devices amid industry-wide adoption of RCS standards.