Samsung to Shut Down Messaging App in US

Tech giant to discontinue Samsung Messages service for American customers this summer.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:58am

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Samsung is shutting down its proprietary messaging app, Samsung Messages, for customers in the United States. The company announced the app will be discontinued in July, impacting owners of Samsung smartphones and other devices.

Why it matters

Samsung Messages was one of the few remaining proprietary messaging apps from a major smartphone manufacturer, as most companies have moved towards supporting cross-platform messaging services like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. The discontinuation reflects the challenges of maintaining a standalone messaging platform in a crowded market.

The details

According to an end of service announcement on Samsung's U.S. support website, the Samsung Messages app will no longer be available starting in July. The company did not provide specific reasons for the discontinuation, but it's likely due to low usage and the dominance of third-party messaging apps.

  • Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026.

The players

Samsung

A major multinational electronics company and one of the world's largest smartphone manufacturers.

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The takeaway

The shutdown of Samsung Messages underscores the difficulty for smartphone makers to build and sustain their own messaging platforms in the face of established cross-platform apps. This move signals Samsung's focus on integrating with more widely used messaging services rather than promoting its own proprietary solution.