Samsung Reveals Reasons For Using Google Messages

Google Messages aklan menjadi aplikasi pesan default di Samsung (foto: x @app_settings)

JAKARTA - Samsung has confirmed that they will switch to Google Messages as a default messaging app on their phones. This step was taken to "accelerate adoption" of RCS (Rich Communication Services) and to provide a message experience that is "stronger and more interesting."

The South Korean company recently notified the owner of the Galaxy phones that it would remove Samsung Messages as a built-in messaging app on their devices, starting with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Instead, Samsung will load Google Messages on these phones and upcoming phones.

Samsung explained that this decision was the result of close cooperation between Samsung and Google in various communication services. "This collaboration is to make Google Messages a default common messaging platform for the Android mobile ecosystem will accelerate the adoption of RCS and provide a stronger and more interesting mobile message experience to Galaxy users," said a Samsung spokesperson quoted by VOI from Android Authority..

Currently, this transition only applies in the United States, where further details will be announced in the coming months. RCS is the successor to the SMS standard, enabling sending and receiving messages via the internet. RCS also offers high-quality media sharing, voice records, typing indicators, and more. Even so, it's unclear how Samsung's switch to Google Messages will increase the use and adoption of RCS.

Google Messages supports RCS functions regardless of mobile operators, while RCS support on Samsung Messages appears to depend on mobile networks. So, adopting Google Messages can create a more integrated and intuitive approach for consumers who want to use this new generation of message standards.

Currently, Google Messages lags behind Samsung Messages in terms of image delivery/receivement via RCS. The Samsung messaging app can send images without compression via RCS, while Google messaging apps compress images a lot. However, Google is working on a solution to this problem.

It's important to note that Galaxy phone owners who already use Samsung Messages can still use the Samsung messaging app. Samsung also stated that they will still let users download Samsung Messages via the Galaxy Store if they want to continue using it. However, the company clearly places its focus on Google Messages.

Samsung seems committed to utilizing Google Messages in an effort to expand RCS adoption and improve its users' mobile communication experience.