What is the story
Samsung has introduced a big shift in its messaging technique for Galaxy gadgets.
The South Korean tech large will now not pre-install its proprietary Samsung Messages app.
This transformation begins with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 fashions, which can function Google Messages and align with Google’s push for Wealthy Communication Companies (RCS).
This transformation was confirmed in a discover to customers noticed by Max Weinbach.
Samsung Messages app absent in new Galaxy fashions
The discover, discovered within the Samsung Members app, acknowledged: “Beginning with Flip6, Fold6, and newer fashions, the Samsung Messages app will now not be preloaded. As an alternative, Google Messages will present a brand new and enhanced expertise to specific your feelings, making communication protected and enjoyable.”
Weinbach additionally confirmed that RCS was enabled by default within the Google Messages app on his Galaxy Z Flip6.
It’s nonetheless accessible by way of the Galaxy Retailer
Regardless of the shift in pre-installation, the Samsung Messages app stays accessible for obtain by way of the Galaxy Retailer. Nonetheless, Samsung has indicated that some options will probably be excluded.
It is unclear whether or not this modification applies globally, nevertheless it has been noticed that Galaxy Z Fold6 gadgets in US, should not have Samsung Messages put in.
In the meantime, Mishaal Rahman famous that European and Canadian gadgets nonetheless embody the app.
