The many reasons we don't want Google Messages!

[missyaz]

Discontinuing Samsung messenger is the wrong move. Themes and fonts that people paid for are not accessible through Google messages. But on top of that despite android being google owned a lot of people do not want google ingrained in everything we do. I deleted my personal google account a few years ago and use a dupe which you shouldn't need to do to use certain features, the only google apps I use are the play store and maps. I much prefer Samsung messages and if I wanted google everything I would've bought a pixel. I know there are other app choices but why is a third party needed for a basic cellphone function 

[Brittany15xz]

I'm really upset by this as well. I've owned a Samsung since the S2. Wouldn't we just all buy Pixel phones if we wanted everything Google???? 😔

[MsVirgo87]

Right but I'm keeping my samsung phone though

[Gio55555]

Exactly and I agree with all Samsung users. Google is forcing Samsung to get rid of Samsung Messages because businesses and partnerships. I hate Google 🔥. I does happen I what my money back to switch to defferent and divice

[ball1976]

My point I am trying to say is where is the words from Samsung that said you have to use only Google messages or did they say Samsung will be going over to Google messages and also they give you the option to download a different message service if you like so where is the force come in at when you have the options to use others message apps so I want someone to post saying Samsung said we can not use another message app and also post the link if you find those exact words then that would be force

[RoNeMa]

Having read about this switch to be required (for some Samsung phone users!) I have concluded that the main reason Samsung is pushing Google Messages is: AI capabilities. The fascination with AI in the industry is forcing users to use systems that are of little use or interest whether they want to or not. I for one have little interest in AI primarily given my age. 

My experience with "AI" so far has been primarily with automated "Chats" with the web site "Customer Service" systems. Usually, I end up chatting with a person!

[meself]

Not sure what ai has to do with it

[Natey]

Here's the Samsung link on the subject: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-messages/

[peachnut]

I don't need an "automated intelligence" (programmer) while sending or receiving messages. I do believe I am better equipped to write and answer the messages myself.

[Dan2023]

I think that the main reason they are moving to Google Messages is because of RCS. SMS is 1980s tech and MMS is early 2000s tech. RCS is a modern text messaging service that is cross platform and can compete with iMessages, making the transition to Android easier for consumers. And it appears that it this simularity to iMessages that has some Samsung users so upset.

[NickName98765]

Google messages Blows. I do not like the look/UI at all. Ugh.