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ForgoTheConsequence

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4. Android is Google

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 01:26 PM

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Samsung discontinuing its texting app, tells users to switch to Google Messages [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 6 OP

And THIS is why I stick with IPhone (Apple) products. Obviously never say never with any company hlthe2b Apr 6 #1

My mother in law has a Galaxy. C Moon Apr 6 #11

I have an iPhone 17 Pro as a daily driver BumRushDaShow Apr 6 #12

I've been Apple only since 1992. ananda Apr 6 #30

That is some really deep sh*t. Took Gemini to dish that really IS the 3-dot icon that handles bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #2

If you don't already have Google Messages app on your phone, you install it from the Play Store AZJonnie Apr 6 #13

Thanks, I got that far. Love the default setting where it says bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #16

Guess I won't be texting anymore... 2naSalit Apr 6 #3

Android is Google ForgoTheConsequence Apr 6 #4

Guess I'll be going back to a landline then. 2naSalit Apr 6 #8

As my wonderful mom used to say, "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" Polybius Apr 6 #25

It would be about the same as it is now... 2naSalit Apr 6 #27

Great entrepreneur opportunity for carrier pigeon redux. bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #5

Bird food as fuel will be required, though. (n/t) Chrysanthemum Apr 7 #39

Looks like I will have to get a new phone. yellow dahlia Apr 6 #29

Google Messages is the far superior option, they are doing you a favor. ToxMarz Apr 6 #6

I got news for you Mr.Bee Apr 6 #18

This is what Marta and I use Omaha Steve Apr 6 #7

Same thing with their security cameras Arrgh Apr 6 #9

Verizon discontinued their message app Deminpenn Apr 6 #10

One thing I like about Google messages is that there are Windows web browser extensions Intractable Apr 6 #14

On Windows 11 with Phone Link, it works with Samsung Messages too Polybius Apr 6 #24

You don't need any extensions... sir pball Apr 6 #28

You use chrome? No privacy for you, eh? Intractable Apr 6 #31

Thanks! Chrysanthemum Apr 7 #40

Thanks! Going to messages.google.com works, and makes more sense than anything I said, here. Intractable Apr 7 #42

Well, there are lots of apps that call themselves Google Messages on Google Play LeftInTX Apr 6 #15

Android 16 Mr.Bee Apr 6 #20

Yes, but have a Samsung 10. I finally got the right LeftInTX Apr 6 #22

My 4G phone was GREAT! Mr.Bee Apr 6 #17

Cross posted. nt GenThePerservering Apr 7 #34

I stopped using Samsung phone long ago... Quanto Magnus Apr 6 #19

Well maybe I should explain a few things Mr.Bee Apr 6 #21

I too have a Z Fold! Polybius Apr 6 #23

My Z Fold 3 was an update to my Note 9 which was an update to an old S4, which was an update to a HTC Touch BumRushDaShow Apr 6 #26

I hope I never have to use a "message app." hunter Apr 7 #32

Signal or Session Tetrachloride Apr 7 #33

Got That Message Yesterday ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #35

Android is an OS done by Google BumRushDaShow Apr 7 #36

Did Not Know That ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #37

It was originally taken from open source software BumRushDaShow Apr 7 #38

Ugh! Google messages stink. I'll go with Textra. JustKay Apr 7 #41