Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US
Samsung began phasing out its Samsung Messages app in the US since the Galaxy S22 series and instead ships its new devices with Google Messages as the default RCS/SMS app. That will be the case with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldables which are confirmed to launch without the Samsung Messages app in the US.
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According to a post from the Samsung Members app (via 9to5Google), Samsung’s new foldables will have Google Messages as their default SMS/RCS app and will not come pre-installed with Samsung Messages. Users can still download and and use the Samsung Messages app from the Galaxy Store.
Starting with Flip6, Fold6, and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no longer be preloaded. Instead, Google Messages will provide a new and enhanced experience to express your emotions, making communication safe and fun. You can also exchange messages with users around the world. - Samsung
Samsung Messages is still expected to be pre-loaded on units sold outside of the US. For what it’s worth our European Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 review units have both Samsung Messages and Google Messages apps.
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- jiyen235
- 24 Jul 2024
- XQQ
Samsung's messages/alternative apps are never considered bloatware by the shills but the moment other manufacturers do it, they're quick to point out. Now the american shills will praise Samsung for not having bloat whilst 90% of the popula...
- Boggy
- 23 Jul 2024
- p6g
I use some Google apps in my iPhones all the time. Because there is no better alternative for my needs. Google Maps, Google translate and YouTube have no rival, not even in Apple apps. I tried Apple Maps. Is good, but I need public transportati...
- Boggy
- 23 Jul 2024
- p6g
Once you bough an Android phone you already have Google tracking you in some way. As long as you have a Google account. And even if you don't have Google account, as long as you are using some app or service from Google your data is collec...