However, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 were the first ones to have the said messaging app unavailable on their system. Samsung Messages users on older Galaxy units have raised its concern on this issue, but as per PhoneArena, users will still retain the app and can continuously utilize the app. Samsung's spokesperson shared its statement to the Android Authority on January 23 regarding the decision to fully utilize Google Messages as the brand's default messaging app: “With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the Play Store; however, those who chose to utilize Samsung Messages are still able to do so.” And adds, “We believe that the added functionality of RCS messaging on Google Messages creates an enhanced user experience for both Android-to-Android messaging and across platforms.” Read more in our articles including "Samsung Messages no longer the default messaging app on Galaxy S25 Series" and "Zoom launches ZoomMate AI Teammate".
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Feb 13, 2008However, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 were the first ones to have the said messaging app unavailable on their system. Samsung Messages users on older Galaxy units have raised its concern on this issue, but as per PhoneArena, users will still retain the app and can continuously utilize the app.
Samsung's spokesperson shared its statement to the Android Authority on January 23 regarding the decision to fully utilize Google Messages as the brand's default messaging app: “With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the Play Store; however, those who chose to utilize Samsung Messages are still able to do so.” And adds, “We believe that the added functionality of RCS messaging on Google Messages creates an enhanced user experience for both Android-to-Android messaging and across platforms.”
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