topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Google messages in Mobile Apps & Services

Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:31:36 GMT

So I have had an update to Samsung messages and it said to upgrade to Google messages. I did and it changed straight away. Luckily, I haven't deleted Samsung messages so have saved it. I guess it won't be long before they get rid of it all together.

It's s shame. I hope they don't get rid of other Samsung Apps like calander, clock, reminders or notes. I like the way they look compared to Google versions.

Does anyone just use google apps??

Re: Google messages

Fiona26 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:28:25 GMT

Prefer samsung apps myself to.

Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:59:55 GMT

I forgot Samsung Internet! Way better than Chrome.
Dark mode alone is miles better.

Re: Google messages

Laurac84 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

They are getting rid of the messages app? I tried Google messages but didn't like it so switched back 🙈

Re: Re: Google messages

Anonymous User — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:02:11 GMT

Yes, Samsung messages is going and being replaced with Google messages I'm afraid.

Re: Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:04:40 GMT

Yep. Unfortunately I have 'upgraded' to Google messages. I'll have a go with it but i much prefer the look and feel of Samsung messages. It has a chat feature which is basically RCS, so I don't know why they can't keep and update it.

Re: Re: Re: Google messages

Anonymous User — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:06:33 GMT

Samsung appear to have decided that there is little benefit to keeping two apps that broadly do the same thing. The cost and time of maintaining them.....

Google has RCS (they developed it).

Re: Re: Re: Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:07:57 GMT

I understand that, to be fair it makes business sense. I just hope they don't go the same way with other Samsung apps.

Re: Re: Re: Google messages

Laurac84 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:08:47 GMT

Do you know when?

Re: Re: Re: Re: Google messages

Anonymous User — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:11:56 GMT

The migration has already started

Re: Google messages

GoanGeek — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:24:31 GMT

I am still using Samsung Messages as I love it.

I don't mind Google messages if Samsung skins it with their UI instead of googles. I don't even like the Google messages icon

Re: Re: Re: Google messages

keith30 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:26:47 GMT

It's funny that Google is pushing us to update to use it's messages. Iv'e just had an update from the Galaxy Store for the Samsung messages app so are they really not going to support us when we want to stick to Samsung and not use Google messages.

Re: Re: Re: Google messages

keith30 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:34:54 GMT

Iv'e just had an update for the Samsung messages app from the Gakaxy store also one for the Samsung Capsure app and Samsung video app too, seems strange that Google wants us to use it's messages service if Samsung is still supporting us as well. If Samsung are not,why are they bothering to issue app updates. Iv'e had two updates since November for it. Samsung should issue a notice if there are going to withdraw it, but I've never seen anything official from them.

Re: Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:38:25 GMT

Agreed. I'll reassess in a few days.

Re: Google messages

keith30 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:41:04 GMT

Iv'e just had an update for the Samsung messages app from the Galaxy Store tonight. Seems strange if they want us to start using Google instead. If so why issue updates for the app.

Re: Google messages

Moiramon — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:47:44 GMT

I think Samsung are looking to get rid of Samsung messages. Personally I've used Google messages for years and never had a problem.

Re: Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:49:36 GMT

Yep. I had the update, and then straight away, it came up with an upgrade to Google messages.
I've just been looking at Samsung nessages again, and apart from Google being able to do a thumbs up on a reply to a message, samsungs is far better. The categories of messages, the deleted messages etc. It even looks better 😆

Re: Re: Re: Re: Google messages

Moiramon — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:49:10 GMT

It's not Google pushing you to use Google messages. It's Samsung that are planning to get rid of Samsung messages.

Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:58:42 GMT

The horrid Google messages icon ruins the icon pack!

Re: Google messages

Msharp95 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:16:37 GMT

Couldn't wait. I've moved back to Samsung messages 😆