Earlier this year, Samsung announced that it would ditch Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages, but that the app wouldn’t be going anywhere — and fans could still use it for RCS messaging if ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. This year, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers will notice that Samsung’s usually preloaded Messages ...

Text messaging just got more seamless. Google and Samsung have partnered to drive the adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS), a modern messaging standard aimed at bridging gaps between ...

Add Samsung to the list of mobile technology companies embracing RCS in a big way. The South Korean firm laid out its plans for its adoption of the new messaging format on Tuesday, saying it will ...

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Samsung has reportedly announced that it will drop Samsung Messages as its default texting app in favor of Google Messages. The change affects the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and newer devices, but ...

For as long as Galaxy phones have been a thing, Samsung has been trying to make its own apps the preferred choice for users. However, the launch of RCS on the iPhone appears to have ended the dream ...

Google Messages is quickly becoming the default text app for Android phones. The app features encryption, spam blocking, typing indicators, RCS high-quality media sharing, and more. Google Messages is ...

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The default choice is not always the best.

In the past few months, people have probably seen the acronym "RCS" pop up in their messages while texting. It allows rich media features to be shared between iPhone and Android users, like seeing ...