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Before we get into this, know that the end of life for the Samsung messaging app is only slated for the US (for now). Another asterisk is that those who use Android 11 or older will not be affected by the change. So, if you're in the US and you use an Android phone that runs version 12 or newer, you're going to have to make the switch.

Google Messages is the most obvious choice. In fact, this is the app or service that Samsung is recommending to its users. And why not? Google Messages is a fantastic app, and it is seamlessly integrated into Android for a more complete experience.

And with Google Messages now defaulting to RCS (Rich Communication Services), you're getting a more modern messaging service that features things like Wi-Fi texting, high-resolution media sharing, typing indicators, read receipts, and end-to-end encryption. That short list covers pretty much everything you need in an advanced messaging service. On top of that, the app is well-designed and very easy to use.