Iโm extremely disappointed about Samsung Messages being phased out. One of the main reasons I switched from iPhone to Samsung over 8 years ago was the ability to fully customize my phone - & Samsung Messages is a big part of that experience.
Features like custom chat themes, fonts, bubbles, & full integration with my phoneโs theme make my device feel personal. Google Messages does not offer the same level of customization, & this feels like a significant downgrade in user experience.
I understand the push for RCS & security features, but not all users prioritize that. Many of us value personalization & the ability to customize how we use our devices.
Iโm seeing a lot of similar feedback from other users, & this change genuinely makes a lot of us reconsider staying with Samsung long-term. I chose Samsung for flexibility โ not to have core features replaced with a more limited alternative.
I was already planning to upgrade to the latest Ultra model, but this change genuinely makes me reconsider that decision. For the first time in over 8 years, Iโm even considering switching back to iPhone.
Right now, this feels like Samsung is removing what made it stand out.
ATT just sent me a message that we will have to go to Google too!!! It's ridiculous! Google is owned by this government. That's why they are forcing this. We won't have any privacy!
It seems that Samsung may not be providing the desired user experience. Perhaps they could consider discontinuing their proprietary applications and allowing users to utilize Google's alternatives. ๐ซ
