Samsung is ending operations for its Samsung News application across Galaxy tablets and smartphones, based on information from a SamMobile report. This decision extends the corporation's ongoing effort to streamline its software offerings by shifting toward Google services, though the precise discontinuation schedule differs depending on the geographic location.
For years, Samsung News functioned as the primary news aggregation tool on Galaxy hardware. The software gathered articles from media publishers and presented tailored news stories directly on lock screens and home screens. It also connected with Samsung Free, an older aggregator that the manufacturer previously operated in various territories.
This is not the first instance of Samsung eliminating its proprietary software in exchange for a Google substitute. The Samsung Messages application is also shutting down in the US beginning in July 2026, with users transitioning to Google Messages. The company also recently revealed plans to discontinue Samsung Daily Plus on smart TVs, alongside shutting down the Quick Measure and AR Doodle apps.
This trend demonstrates a wider corporate strategy by Samsung. The firm has slowly phased out redundant native applications that duplicate existing Google functions. Consequently, Google Discover and Google News now stand as the suggested replacements for individuals previously using Samsung News on Android.
Samsung Free, the larger aggregation platform linked to Samsung News, is disappearing across multiple territories as well. Discontinuation notices for Samsung Free have appeared in regions such as the UAE, India, Hong Kong, Australia, and other areas. These notices verify that the platform will cease functioning on compatible Galaxy hardware.
Galaxy device owners who still depend on Samsung News need to get ready for the transition. Users can switch to Google Discover or Google News to obtain comparable personalized content feeds. Google Discover is already accessible on the leftmost panel of most Galaxy home screens. Other options include third-party news platforms like SmartNews, Inshorts, and Flipboard.
Samsung has not verified any formal procedure for transferring user data. Saved bookmarks and subscription settings inside Samsung News might fail to transfer over to Google platforms. Users should therefore back up essential bookmarks prior to the discontinuation arriving in their territory.
Samsung holds a leading position in the Android mobile market within Pakistan, driven largely by the mid-range Galaxy A product line. Numerous Pakistani device owners use Samsung News to access curated local and global news stories. Google News and Discover function effectively in Pakistan and already support local publishers, meaning the switch should be trouble-free for Pakistani users who update their default news software promptly.
