Samsung is ditching its proprietary messaging app in favor of Google Messages on new smartphone models starting with the Flip 6 and Fold 6, promising an improved user experience.
Change of Samsung messenger
New Samsung course
In the world of Android devices, Samsung has long followed its own path, pre-installing the proprietary Samsung Messages application on its smartphones. However, the manufacturer recently announced dramatic changes to this policy.
Official Statement
The following message was shared through the Samsung Members platform: "With the release of Flip 6, Fold 6 and beyond, Samsung Messages will no longer be a pre-installed app. Instead, Google Messages will offer updated and enhanced functionality for expressing emotions, providing a safe and engaging communication experience."
Samsung Messages Availability
Despite these changes, users will continue to be able to download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store. However, it is worth noting that some functions of the application will not be available. The specific list of excluded opportunities has not yet been disclosed.
Regional Features
As observed by Android Authority's Mishal Rahman, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 devices in Canada and In Europe, Samsung Messages is still the default app. This indicates that for now the changes only apply to the American market.
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At the time of publication, Samsung had not provided official explanations regarding the reasons for refusing to pre-install its own messenger in favor of Google's solution .
Glossary
- Samsung is a South Korean company, one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world
- Google Messages is a messaging application developed by Google
- Android is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google
- Galaxy Store - application store for Samsung devices
- Flip 6 and Fold 6 - models of folding Samsung smartphones
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Samsung has announced that it will replace its proprietary messaging app with a new solution starting with the Flip 6 and Fold 6. This marks the end of the era of Samsung Messages and opens a new chapter in the communication capabilities of Galaxy smartphones.
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Aleksandra
Wow, an unexpected move from Samsung! 😮 I wonder how this will affect the user experience. Has anyone tried Google Messages on Samsung yet?
Hans
I use Google Messages on my Pixel and love it. RCS chats, integration with other Google services - everything works great. I think this is a good choice for Samsung.
Marie
What about security? 🔒 Does Google Messages offer end-to-end encryption? This is an important aspect for me when choosing a messenger.
Hans
Marie, yes, Google Messages supports end-to-end encryption for RCS chats. This really increases the level of security of communication.
Enrique
I think this is a great step towards unifying the Android ecosystem! 👍 Now it will be easier to communicate between different devices without unnecessary applications.
Giovanni
All this is nonsense. Why change something that already works? I'm completely satisfied with Samsung Messages. Another attempt by Google to capture the market, nothing more.
Aleksandra
Giovanni, I understand your frustration. But is it bad to have more features and better integration? 🤔 In addition, Samsung Messages can be downloaded separately.
Olga
I'm wondering how this will affect the battery? 🔋 Google services can sometimes be quite gluttonous. Does anyone know if there is a difference in power consumption between Samsung Messages and Google Messages?