TECH NEWS – Samsung urges its users to switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages on certain phones. The South Korean tech giant is shifting focus towards Google’s messaging app, prioritizing it over its own.

In recent days, Samsung has been making headlines with its latest decisions and developments. Notably, the company has been putting its faith in artificial intelligence, making it the cornerstone of its new televisions. Additionally, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring, dubbed their “golden egg,” is setting new expectations for the tech industry.

However, as reported by the 01Net portal, this time the spotlight is on the Samsung Messages app on Samsung devices. The company is gradually removing its own messaging app not only from its latest models but also from older devices. Why? The original report suggests that Samsung is increasingly supporting Google Messages over its own app on Galaxy phones.

Samsung Messages No Longer Pre-Installed

The latest Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6, did not have Samsung Messages pre-installed in certain regions like the United States, though it remains available in some parts of Europe. In addition, users of older models like the Galaxy S20 Ultra and S22 Plus are receiving notifications prompting them to switch to Google Messages. Although Samsung Messages can still be downloaded from the Galaxy Store, this may change soon.

The main reason for this shift is to encourage the adoption of the RCS messaging protocol. Google is highly invested in this technology, and Samsung aims to enhance the messaging experience for Android users by promoting Google Messages. Even though Samsung Messages does support the RCS protocol, it depends on the mobile carrier, unlike Google Messages. Thus, both companies believe that a unified messaging app will improve the overall experience for Android users.

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