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technology25 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•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

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Verizon Phases Out Message+ and RCS Changes Loom for 2025

Verizon has announced that its "Advanced Messages" feature will be discontinued in Samsung Messages starting in 2025, requiring users to switch to Google Messages to continue using features like sending large files and receiving read receipts. This change is part of the broader adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS), which enhances messaging capabilities between Android and Apple devices. However, RCS messages are not end-to-end encrypted, raising privacy concerns amid ongoing cybersecurity threats.

via NBC Chicago|

#apple #google-messages #rcs