Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know

Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.
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Samsung Messages is going away in July: Save your texts before it disappears

Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears ...

I'm backing up my Samsung Messages before it's too late - 2 free and easy methods

To back up your Samsung Messages texts, connect your SSD to your phone, open the Smart Switch app by going to Settings > ...

Here's how to save your Samsung Messages conversations before the app shuts down

If you still use Samsung Messages, migrate your texts before July.

iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones

iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.The Latest Tech News, Delivere ...
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Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

Samsung is discontinuing its messaging app and transitioning to Google Messages by the summer. In an End of Service Announcement shared the week of March 30, Samsung said it will discontinue its ...

20 tricks for more efficient Android messaging

Save time and communicate more effectively with these easy-to-miss advanced options for Google Messages on Android.

There's good news if you want to keep using Samsung Messages (unless you're in the US)

After announcing the end of service for Samsung Messages last month, Samsung has now clarified that the app is only shutting ...