There's good news if you want to keep using Samsung Messages (unless you're in the US)

After announcing the end of service for Samsung Messages last month, Samsung has now clarified that the app is only shutting ...

Samsung is shutting down its built-in messaging app. Here's what you need to do now

Samsung Messages will go offline in July. Here's what Galaxy phone users need to do now to prepare. (Adobe Stock) ...
ZDNet

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I'd switch to now

Samsung is killing its messaging app in July. Users in the US with Android v12 or newer need to switch. There are plenty of superior options to choose from. Multiple reports have been issued that ...
The Next Web

Threads is redesigning its website and finally adding direct messages to the desktop

Summary: Threads head Connor Hayes previewed a redesigned web interface that adds direct messages, a navigation sidebar with shortcuts to saved posts and insights, and a cleaner single-feed layout ...
Geeky Gadgets

Samsung Messages is Shutting Down in July: Do This Now to Save Your Texts

Samsung has officially announced that its Messages app will no longer be available in the United States starting July 6, 2026. If you are currently using Samsung Messages, it is essential to switch to ...
Engadget

Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages

Meta is starting to test a long-overdue facelift for Threads on web. The company's head of Threads Connor Hayes showed off a new look for the web version of Threads that finally adds direct messaging ...
TechCrunch

Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode

Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out a new way to explore the web with AI Mode, its conversational search experience. Now, when you’re using AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link ...
Android Police

These hidden Google Messages effects finally made me enjoy texting again

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
ZDNet

How to use Google Messages' new Trash feature to recover texts you accidentally deleted

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Android Police

Google Messages may soon gain long-overdue chat customization tools

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...
Android

Google Messages May Finally Let You Customize Chats Like You Always Wanted

According to a new report, Google Messages may soon get long-awaited customization features. Spotted in the app’s beta build, the new code strings hint that custom themes, the ability to change chat ...