SAMSUNG MESSAGES GONE FROM PLAYSTORE

[lminvti]

As we all seen Samsung’s move integrating more and more Google apps with their latest S25 series now we lost chance on samsung messages on play store to download.

Option is still there on galaxy store and you will be able to use samsung messages until further announcements from Samsung directly when they decide when to terminate app once and for all if it will happen.

Android authory got email directly from Samsung on what's going on and here's one of their responses in the email: 

"With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the PlayStore; however, those who chose to utilize Samsung Messages are still able to do so. We believe that the added functionality of RCS messaging on Google Messages creates an enhanced user experience for both Android-to-Android messaging and across platforms"

More information can be found in link below:

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s25-samsung-messages-google-messages-3518539/

Are you Samsung messages person or a Google?🤔

[Fiona26]

Looks like I'll be Google messages person very soon 😂. I did prefer samsung messages, it is what it is.

[Sonora]

T-mobile sent a notice yesterday about the discontinuation of MMS service here. MMS is becoming a thing of the past. 

[lminvti]

Seems like everything moving towards Google, personally using Google messages and I find it really good, needs to add few things from samsung messages but its good for my liking anyway 😁 I know a lot people will be upset but I do agree with you it is what it is not much we can do about it, unless we all stand who wants to save Samsung messages ha😂

[lminvti]

Yes, but I think Google messages (at least for me) is the way to go

[Sonora]

I've been on Google Messagges for 3 years now. It's a better app than any other. Without MMS Samsung Messagges is really dead, it's back to the days of 20 years ago

[lminvti]

Certainly agree with you on this one 👌

[Sonora]

T-mobile is preparing to shut down the 3G network here, but I suppose also in the whole EU

[lminvti]

Same happening in UK:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/3g-switch-off/

O2 In UK offers discounted devices for those who don't have 4G devices (or heavily discounted ones so they have greater device while keeping 4G on whilst 3G being cut off)

"Known vulnerable customers have already been offered a 4G-ready device for free and all other customers who don’t currently have a 4G handset or SIM will be offered a new device at a reduced price."


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/32762874/mobile-provider-o2-closing-down-3g-free-replacement-phone/

[BandOfBrothers]

I'm hanging on for dear life to Samsung Messages. 

😉