Dear all
On one hand, there have been some rumours/news circulating that Samsung is moving away from its OWN messaging app in favour of google messaging app (reminds me of Microsoft's notorious habit of abandoning products) . On the other hand, other news suggests that the side panel will disappear with few exceptions.
For those who care
Can we, somehow, raise our voice so Samsung can hear us clearly and loudly that we DO WANT Samsung messages to continue being updated and enhanced rather than abandoned because we prefer the features, the look, the integration and the fact it is from Samsung itself.
Same can be said about the side panel. It is a very handy Samsung exclusive integrated feature and removing it feels like chopping some of your fingers if you use the feature and rely on it. Yes you get to use your hand with 4 or 3 fingers, but your hand will never be the same without the original state of 5 fingers.
Samsung, Please do not remove/abandon very useful apps/features just for the sake of "updating" the experience or following the steps of others. Be yourself, be genuine, be Samsung, and evolve along this path.
