There’s good news if you want to keep using Samsung Messages (unless you’re in the US)

• Samsung Messages is reaching end-of-service in July 2026.
• The company has now clarified that the shutdown is applicable to the US market only.
• Samsung recommends switching to Google Messages for an upgraded experience.

Early last month, Samsung announced that it would shut down its default texting app in July and suggested that users switch to Google Messages instead. However, the company has since clarified that the shutdown is currently limited to the US, and other regions can continue using Samsung Messages for the foreseeable future.