Samsung began phasing out its Samsung Messages app in the US since the Galaxy S22 series and instead opts to ship its new devices with Google Messages. That will be the case with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldables which are confirmed to launch without the Samsung Messages app in the US.
According to a post from the Samsung Members app (via 9to5Google), Samsung’s new foldables will have Google Messages as their default SMS/RCS app and will not come pre-installed with Samsung Messages. Users can still download and and use the Samsung Messages app from the Galaxy Store.
Starting with Flip6, Fold6, and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no longer be preloaded. Instead, Google Messages will provide a new and enhanced experience to express your emotions, making communication safe and fun. You can also exchange messages with users around the world. – Samsung
Samsung Messages is still expected to be pre-loaded on units sold outside of the US. For what it’s worth our European Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 review units have both Samsung Messages and Google Messages apps.