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Samsung Messages app icon next to Google Messages app icon on a Galaxy smartphone, representing the July 2026 switch from Samsung's native messaging app to Google Messages

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Samsung Messages Shuts Down This Month. Google Messages Takes Its Place on Every Galaxy.

Samsung Messages shuts down in July 2026 for US users. Every Galaxy device moves to Google Messages, bringing RCS and Gemini AI features to the entire lineup.

Saganote· Jul 2, 2026· 2 min read