We understand the direction of supporting Google Messages, especially to improve Android-to-Android communication through RCS, including better group chats, read receipts, typing indicators, higher-quality media sharing, end-to-end encryption, audio messages, and location sharing.
However, could Samsung consider working more closely with Google to create an experience truly optimized for Samsung users? Combining the strengths of Google Messages with Samsung Messages’ One UI design language and unique features would deliver something more complete and consistent. That’s the experience Samsung users deserve.
At the same time, we hope you understand our disappointment regarding the removal of Samsung’s own apps. Many of us chose Samsung not for the hardware, but for the complete One UI experience, including its native apps and services.
While Google apps do offer additional features, they are available across all Android devices. Samsung’s apps, on the other hand, are uniquely designed to match One UI’s identity and ecosystem.
Replacing them instead of improving them feels like a step away from what makes Samsung special as a premium brand. We truly hope Samsung continues to invest in and refine its own apps, as they are an important part of the experience many users value.
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding Samsung Messages and the integration with Google Messages. We understand the importance of a seamless messaging experience that combines functionality with the One UI design and unique Samsung features.
Samsung continually evaluates its ecosystem and app experiences to provide a balance between interoperability with Android standards, such as RCS through Google Messages, and the distinctive One UI experience that our users value. Your feedback regarding the preservation and enhancement of Samsung’s native apps has been noted and will be forwarded to the relevant teams for consideration in future updates.
