Samsung reveals why it’s dropping Samsung Messages for Google Messages (Update)

Google Messages logo on smartphone laying on table (3)

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
  • Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that it’s switching to Google Messages as the default messaging app on phones.
  • The company said it was making this move to “accelerate the adoption” of RCS and to deliver a “more robust and engaging” messaging experience.
  • The Galaxy maker added that this move was restricted to the US for now.

Update: July 26, 2024 (1:00 AM ET): A Samsung source has elaborated on the company’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app on new Galaxy phones.

The source told Android Authority how this switch would boost RCS adoption:

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