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technology23 days ago•4 min saved

Samsung Messages Sunset in July: Migrate to Google Messages Now

Samsung will retire the Samsung Messages app in July 2026 across the US, prompting users to switch to Google Messages for SMS/MMS/RCS. Google Messages offers typing indicators, higher‑quality media, multi‑device access, and Gemini AI features, and Samsung provides instructions to migrate. To switch, download Google Messages and set it as the default SMS app; Android 11+ users are unaffected but are advised to migrate. Older Galaxy Watch (Tizen) users may lose full chat history, while Wear OS watches will retain full conversations. Exact July date isn’t specified, and emergency messaging remains available after deactivation.

via CNET|

#google-messages #migration #rcs

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Samsung Messages to Sunset This July: How to Save Your Chats by Migrating to Google Messages

Samsung will deactivate its legacy Messages app in July, making the move to Google Messages mandatory to keep your chats. The switch unlocks RCS features, better group chats, higher‑quality media, and AI spam detection, but older Galaxy Watches may lose full conversation history, and some caveats apply for older devices.

via CNET|

#ai-features #android #google-messages

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Samsung to retire Messages this July—five strong alternatives to switch to

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in the US for Android 12+ devices this July (Android 11 and older are unaffected). Google Messages is the recommended replacement and now supports RCS with features like Wi‑Fi texting, high‑quality media sharing, typing indicators, read receipts, and end‑to‑end encryption. Other viable options include WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Signal, each offering different trade-offs in security, features, and cross‑device use.

via ZDNET|

#android #google-messages #rcs

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Samsung Messages to Sunset in 2026 as Android Embraces Google Messages

Samsung is quietly phasing out Samsung Messages in the U.S., with a July 2026 cutoff and a shift toward Google Messages to standardize RCS. Newer Galaxy devices already default to Google Messages, while Samsung Messages becomes less available. The change is real but not uniformly announced, creating room for scam texts; the guidance is to verify via official sources, set Google Messages as the default SMS app, ensure chat history transfers, and take steps to reduce personal data exposure to deter scams.

via Kurt the CyberGuy|

#android #google-messages #rcs

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

RCS UP 4.0 Brings Video Calls and Stronger Privacy to Android Messaging

GSMA’s RCS Universal Profile 4.0 introduces real-time video calling, expanded group messaging, stronger spam filtering, and groundwork for wider end-to-end encryption across more message types. Android’s Google Messages is expected to receive these features first, while iPhone support remains slower, with iOS sticking to older RCS specs and cross‑platform E2EE not yet default.

via PhoneArena|

#end-to-end-encryption #google-messages #ios

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Google Messages adds @ mentions in group chats and a Move to Trash with Undo

Google Messages introduced two features: the ability to @mention members in RCS group chats so they get notified even if muted, and a new Move to Trash option with an Undo action to recover messages; trashed conversations stay for 30 days (7 days on Android Go).

via PhoneArena|

#google-messages #mentions #move-to-trash

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Google Messages trials 'Tap to Draft' to edit Smart Replies before sending

Google is testing a beta feature in Google Messages called Tap to Draft, which lets you edit a Smart Reply in the text field before sending instead of sending it immediately. You can enable it by going to Profile > Messages > Suggestions and switching the Smart Reply option from Tap to Send to Tap to Draft, with the setting remaining once you exit the app.

via PhoneArena|

#android #beta #google-messages

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Google Messages Introduces New Features and Enhanced User Interface in January 2026

Google Messages is rolling out new features and redesigns, including enhanced group chat mentions, MLS encryption support, a redesigned read receipt system, camera and link preview updates, and new options for leaving unknown group chats, with features gradually expanding to users.

via 9to5Google|

#encryption #google-messages #group-chats

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Google Messages updates camera to display more gallery content

Google Messages is rolling out a UI update that shortens the camera viewfinder and increases the visible gallery area, allowing users to see more images at once, with the update now available in the stable channel.

via 9to5Google|

#android #camera-viewfinder #gallery-interface

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Google Messages to Modify Controversial Nano Banana Remix Feature

Google has scaled back the Nano Banana Remix feature in Google Messages, reducing its size, removing the banana emoji, and repositioning the Remix button for a less distracting user experience, as part of ongoing refinements based on user feedback.

via 9to5Google|

#beta-update #emoji-removal #google-messages

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Google Pixel Updates: AI Photo Remix, Battery Mode, and More

Google Messages is adding a new 'Remix' photo editing feature powered by Nano Banana, allowing users to modify images with prompts, available on all Android devices and initially launching in select countries for RCS users.

via 9to5Google|

#ai-editing #android #google-messages

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Google Messages to Introduce Nano Banana-Powered AI Image Editing Feature

Google is introducing a new 'Remix' feature in Google Messages, powered by its Nano Banana image editing model, allowing users to generate and remix images from prompts within chats, with some usage limits expected upon rollout.

via Android Authority|

#ai-generated-images #google-messages #image-editing

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Google Messages unveils new features and expressive UI updates in October 2025

Google Messages is rolling out several new features and redesigns, including enhanced RCS encryption support, a revamped image viewer, redesigned read receipts, a new account menu, spam link detection, and a Key Verifier tool to combat impersonation scams. Many features are still in beta or gradually being released, with updates to the app's interface and functionality aimed at improving user experience and security.

via 9to5Google|

#feature-rollout #google-messages #rcs-encryption

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Google Messages unveils a new expressive and redesigned interface

Google Messages has received a redesign of its account menu, now opening as a fullscreen page with organized options, aligning with other Google apps' Material 3 design, and this update is widely rolling out.

via 9to5Google|

#account-menu #app-update #google-messages

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Google Introduces New Security Features to Enhance User Protection

Google is introducing new security features for Google Accounts and Messages, including Trusted Contacts for account recovery, safer links to warn users about potential spam, and Key Verifier for verifying trusted contacts and ensuring message privacy, enhancing user protection and privacy.

via Droid Life|

#google #google-messages #privacy