Samsung will not include Samsung Messages by default on new US smartphones, which will eventually integrate its cell phone users into the Google Messages ecosystem Currently, the default messaging app will be Google Messages, and Samsung devices will be aligned with most other Android phones

First reported by Max Weinbach, the change appeared as a notification within the Samsung Members app

“Starting with the Flip6, Fold6, and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no longer be preloaded Instead, Google Messages provides a new and enhanced experience for expressing your emotions, making communication safe and fun

9To5Google reported that Samsung Messages was not preinstalled on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 US review unit and Google Messages was selected as the default with RCS enabled

Outside the US, however, Mishaal Rahman reported that Samsung Messages was installed on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, so it appears to be a change in the US, at least for now

If you are familiar with Samsung's Messages app and like it, you can still download it to your phone through the Galaxy Store, but “some features are excluded,” according to Samsung

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available now, and we've gone in depth in a comprehensive review, so if you're on the fence about getting one, read itThe Z Fold 6 is also available now and has been reviewed by Tom's Guide (spoiler alert ) (we liked it)