Samsung is changing its default messaging system starting with its flagship Galaxy S22 Plus. Instead of Samsung messages, fans can look forward to the new Google Messages!
Sources from 9to5Google first noticed the change in rich communication services (RCS). They pointed out that while the Galaxy S21 lineup was shipped with Samsung Messages by default, the Galaxy S22 Plus featured Google Messages by default.
Note that Google Messages features enhanced RCS messaging. This implies a big boost for Samsung Galaxy users.
What is Google Messages: Is it Better Than Samsung Messages?
It is worth emphasizing that Google Messages has always been available for download on any Samsung device. This is an app that can handle short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS), and RCS.
For reference, SMS stands for text-only messages up to 150 characters. MMS stands for text with a multimedia file like pictures, emojis, and website links. RCS stands for messages with in-call multimedia like video calls.
Since the Google Messages app supports all these functions, users will have more options to express their voice and messages.
Spokesperson Jordan Guthman told The Verge that "to create the best possible messaging experience for users - with a richer, more engaging communication experience that is consistent across platforms - Samsung is now making Messages the default messaging app for Galaxy S22 series users worldwide, giving them even better capabilities."
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Samsung Galaxy Google Messages New Features
YouTuber Jimmy is Promo explained some of the new features that users can expect when transferring over to Google Messages.
First, one of the biggest indicators between Google Messages users and Samsung Messages is their chatbox. The former will offer a "chat message" option, while the latter will offer a "text message." Note that this also serves as an indicator for the extent of available chat features.
A second feature to look forward to is the message reaction feature. Note that this is a feature popularly used in Facebook, WhatsApp, and other messaging platforms. This lets users react to one message through emojis like a smiley or thumbs up. Note that separate messages can get separate reactions.
The third feature is the smart reply, which creates intuitive replies to received messages. This should help users create their responses faster by simply choosing from a list of generated messages.
A fourth feature is the chat interface, which shows three small dots whenever a person is making their reply. This feature should make it easier for senders to determine if their recipient has already received the message.
Lastly, it is worth emphasizing that Google Messages offers a lot of customizable functions. This means users can choose the color of their chatbox, pick their favorite emojis and other related functions.
As previously mentioned, Google Messages is set by default on Galaxy S22 Plus. Other Samsung users have to wait for further updates or download the app version of Google Messages to test these new features.
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