Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones won’t come with Samsung Messages in the US

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 volition not vessel with the Samsung Messages app pre-installed successful the US, according to 9to5Google. Those who inactive similar Samsung’s app volition person to download it from the Galaxy Store, wherever it’s inactive available.

“Starting with Starting with the Flip6, Fold6 and newer models, the Samsung Messages app volition nary longer beryllium preloaded,” reads a Samsung connection posted by Android leaker Max Weinbach. “Instead, Google Messages volition supply a caller and enhanced acquisition to explicit your emotions, making connection harmless and fun.”

Google Messages has been the default for Samsung phones since 2022 erstwhile Samsung made the switch, which was a boon for RCS messaging.

While Samsung didn’t explicitly accidental it, the alteration lone applies to phones sold successful the US, according to Mishaal Rahman, who regularly reports connected Android rumors. Rahman says that versions of the foldables bought successful Canada and Europe volition inactive travel with the app installed.