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Verizon is shutting down Message+ in favor of Google Messages
Message+ was for a long time the default messaging app for Verizon customers. However, to support a more open messaging service, Verizon is urging users to move to Google Messages
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google releases guide for former Verizon Message Plus users
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google has released a guide for former Verizon Message Plus users to make it easier to transition.
Verizon's Message Plus Shuts Down Today: Why It's Happening and How to Switch
Verizon Wireless customers relying on the carrier's Message Plus texting app will soon need to change over their phone's default texting app, as the carrier plans to fully discontinue it on Dec. 9. This change will likely be most noticeable to customers using an Android phone purchased from Verizon before 2022,
Don't fear Google Messages, sad Verizon Messages+ users told
Verizon decided to delay shutting down its beloved Message+ app last month, but the new kill-off date of December 9 is almost here. Verizon recommends that Android users switch over to Google Messages,
PSA: Today’s the last day to ditch Verizon’s messaging app for Google Messages
Verizon shutting down its messaging app in favor of Google Messages will help improve everyone's texting experience. Since 2022, Google Messages has been pre-installed on all Verizon phones. Other major US carriers and device manufacturers have also adopted Google Messages as the default texting app on their devices.
Verizon blocks messages in old Message+ app as it pushes users to Google Messages
The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.
Verizon Kills Its Messaging Apps—Try These Instead
Verizon has now deleted an FAQ about its discontinued Message+ and Verizon Messages apps. Verizon has said the apps would be fully shut down by today, though a quick search shows the Message+ app is still listed on Apple's App Store.
PSA: Verizon Message Plus shuts down today, time to switch to replacement apps
Verizon will fully discontinue its Message Plus app today. The carrier recommends that Android users should move to Google Messages.
Verizon warns of RCS texting change in store for some users in 2025
RCS text messaging has gained plenty of attention in recent weeks, but for some phone users, a change could be in store, ...
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Verizon users say they lost text history after Messages+ shutdown but there is a simple solution
In the run-up to the December 9 shutdown, the company kept reminding users that Verizon Messages+ would stop working soon.
Google’s RCS Nightmare—Why You Need A New App
Rather like a slow motion train crash, while Apple’s long-awaited adoption of RCS was quickly celebrated by Google, no sooner had it launched than it was being criticized for its awkward security ...