Tired Of Google Messages? These 4 Texting Apps Might Be Better For You

With the Samsung Messages going away, many Android users will be exclusively using Google Messages, which was already the ...

Native Android-to-iPhone video calls might finally happen, just not when you think

RCS 4.0 will kill FaceTime, if you can wait until Android 19 ...
The Hill

Samsung to discontinue its messaging app

Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and other gadgets are being asked to switch to Google Messages in the meantime, “to maintain a consistent messaging experience on Android.” All Samsung Galaxy ...

Samsung Shuts Down Messaging In 10 Weeks—Bad News For RCS

But just as Samsung abandons its own RCS-enabled Messages app in favour of Google’s Messages app, along comes Apple with an ...
Android Authority

RIP Samsung Messages: End-of-life date officially announced

Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026, and users are being asked to switch to Google Messages. The company is positioning Google Messages as the default for a consistent Android messaging ...
Android Police

I fixed my boring Android Auto setup with these 3 utility apps

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...
Android

RCS 4.0 Brings Native Video Calls and Messaging Enhancements

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 brings a native video call option. A video call option will appear within the messaging app, making things convenient for users. Furthermore, it brings text formatting ...
WKRG

Samsung to discontinue its messaging app

(NewsNation) — Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July, according to an end-of-service announcement published on the company’s U.S. support website. Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and ...
Android Authority

The White House has a new Android app but there's barely any reason to install it

The Trump administration is launching an official White House app for Android, but it’s essentially a wrapper for the existing government website. The app includes press releases, photo galleries, ...
Reuters

Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some

MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use state-backed messenger service MAX, but some are wary about the service and say they do not want to download it at all. In what has ...
The Verge

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 adds support for interoperable video calls from messaging apps. RCS Universal Profile 4.0 adds support for interoperable video calls from messaging apps. is a senior reporter ...
Forbes

Samsung’s New Deadline—You Have 12 Weeks To ‘Upgrade’ Your Phone

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Dop not miss this deadline It has finally happened — Samsung is killing another of its own ...