Samsung To Replace Samsung Messages With Google Messages As Default on Galaxy Smartphones in US: Report
Samsung will reportedly replace Samsung Messages with Google Messages as the default messaging app on new Galaxy smartphones in the US, starting with the Galaxy Flip 6 and Galaxy Fold 6, although Samsung Messages will still be available for download with some feature limitations through the Samsung Galaxy store.
New Delhi, July 21: Samsung has reportedly made an announcement stating that they will no longer include Samsung Messages as a pre-installed app on Galaxy smartphones in US. Instead, they will be switching to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The decision indicates a shift in Samsung's strategy to provide users with a different messaging experience on their Galaxy devices.
As per a report of Android Authority, Google Messages will be the new default messaging app on Galaxy phones by replacing Samsung Messages in the US. The change will reportedly start with the Samsung Galaxy Flip 6, Galaxy Fold 6 and newer models. Although Google Messages will be the main messaging app, users can still download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store, but some features may be limited. Reports also suggest that the change will currently affect Samsung devices in the US, while Samsung Messages will likely remain the default in other regions like Canada and Europe. Samsung Galaxy M35 5G Launched in India With 6,000mAh Massive Battery; Check Price, Specifications and Features of New Samsung Smartphone.
Samsung's decision to switch to Google Messages means that new Galaxy phones will no longer come with Samsung Messages pre-installed. Instead, users will find Google Messages as the default app. Recently, it was revealed that Google Messages compresses images sent through RCS. As per multiple reports, Google Messages will offer an improved experience to enhance safety in communication with end-to-end encryption. The app supports Rich Communication Services (RCS) with features like typing indicators and read receipts. Samsung Delays Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Shipments Over Quality Control Issues; Check Details.
Samsung Messages has the capability to send images through RCS without compressing them, which means the image quality remains intact. However, there are reports suggesting that Google is working on an update for Google Messages. The update will allow users to send larger images through RCS, to ensure that the image quality is not compromised when sharing photos. The improvement will provide users with a better experience when using Google Messages to send images.
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