RIP Samsung Messages: End-of-life date officially announced

Samsung has announced that it'll discontinue Samsung Messages in July 2026, with Google Messages taking its place.

Samsung messages app discontinued: Tech giant pulls the plug on its messages app, users must switch to this platform by July

Samsung is phasing out its Messages app in July 2026, urging millions of Galaxy users to switch to Google Messages. This move ...

We finally know when Samsung Messages is going away for good

The messaging app will be discontinued in July ...
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The 5 Best Messaging Apps For Android In 2026

Messaging and social media apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram displayed on a smartphone screen. - Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The freedom that an Android phone offers also ...
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Sick of WhatsApp? These are the seven best alternatives on Android, from Google Messages to Discord

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than three billion active users. From its humble beginnings as a cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp has grown to offer video calls ...
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Samsung is killing its Messages app - here's what Galaxy users need to know

Galaxy users have 3 months to switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages before the forced transition. UAE Samsung ...

RCS 4.0 upgrades could bring video calls to your favorite messaging app

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 is ready, introducing the prospect of video calls and richer messaging features for apps like ...

Change These 4 Android Phone Settings For Faster And Smoother Texting

Texting on Android doesn't have to feel sluggish or cluttered. These settings tweaks can speed things up and make the whole ...
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Why Android is better off without a universal messaging app

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...