Samsung to Shut Down Samsung Messages App in July 2026

Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue its long-standing "Samsung Messages" app starting July 2026.

The tech giant is recommending users transition to Google Messages as their default messaging platform. This move aims to provide users with advanced features such as RCS support, Gemini AI-powered tools, and enhanced security measures like AI-driven spam blocking. While older devices on Android 11 or lower might still have limited access, the ecosystem is shifting entirely toward Google's messaging infrastructure