Samsung Messages app to shut down in Jul. 2026
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Samsung's Messages app is shutting down in 2026: Here's what you need to do
The company has confirmed a timeline for ending support of its Messages app.
Messaging and social media apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram displayed on a smartphone screen. - Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The freedom that an Android phone offers also comes with a price, and one of the biggest is the app overload
Samsung has announced that it'll discontinue Samsung Messages in July 2026, with Google Messages taking its place.
Are Samsung Messages shutting down or being discontinued? When will the app end, and what can you use? Here's what you need to know.