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Samsung Messages is getting bumped for Google's app. Here's how to prepare


Samsung's two-year transition to Google Messages is nearly complete. There are several good reasons for Samsung phone users to make the switch.

June Wan/ZDNETIf you're a Samsung phone user, the company is making a change you'll need to pay attention to. You will be able to download the Samsung Messages app to a new device, but the company notes that "some features will be excluded." In addition to taking advantage of Gemini and enabling you to sent messages, Google's messaging app has several useful features Samsung's app doesn't, including the ability to set reminders and to create a calendar entry even if you get a text about it.

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