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Samsung keeps adding new features to the Messages app it supposedly sunset
AppWizard
February 11, 2025

Samsung keeps adding new features to the Messages app it supposedly sunset

Samsung has updated its Messages app with new features, including the ability to edit messages sent to other Galaxy devices running One UI 7, allowing up to three edits within 15 minutes after sending. Each edited message is marked, and a history of edits can be accessed. Additionally, there is an auto-delete function for one-time password (OTP) messages, which deletes them after 24 hours and permanently after 30 days. These features are reportedly available on the Galaxy S25, but some users have faced limitations based on regional software versions. The editing feature is likely limited to RCS messages, as SMS does not support it. Despite previous statements about phasing out the Messages app, the updates suggest Samsung's continued commitment to it.
Samsung just quietly retired its Google Messages rival, and not everyone will be happy about it
AppWizard
February 4, 2025

Samsung just quietly retired its Google Messages rival, and not everyone will be happy about it

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series, making Google Messages the default messaging application and retiring the Samsung Messages app. Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users will only have access to Google Messages, unlike previous models that allowed the option to use Samsung Messages. Existing Samsung Messages users can still use the app if it was installed prior to its removal from stores, but it is no longer available for download, raising concerns about future support and security. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed the decision to transition to Google Messages, citing improved Rich Communication Services (RCS) functionality. The response from users has been mixed, with some expressing dissatisfaction about the enforced switch. This change marks a trend towards standardization in the Android messaging ecosystem.
Samsung Removes Its Messaging App, Makes Google Defau
AppWizard
July 22, 2024

Samsung Removes Its Messaging App, Makes Google Defau

Samsung has replaced its built-in messaging app with Google Messaging as the default messaging app on all Galaxy models, starting with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 models. Samsung has discontinued the legacy Samsung Messages app from newer devices, favoring Google Messages due to better support for the RCS format and integration challenges with local carriers. The Samsung Messages app can still be downloaded globally, but it may be phased out in the future.
What To Do If Your Samsung Messages App Keeps Crashing - SlashGear
AppWizard
June 7, 2024

What To Do If Your Samsung Messages App Keeps Crashing – SlashGear

Samsung Messages app is crashing due to interference from Google Meet. Samsung has released an update for Google Meet on the Google Play Store to address the compatibility issues. A temporary solution is to force stop and uninstall updates for the Google Meet app.
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