Samsung To Shut Down 2 Apps Millions of Users May Have Installed on Their Phones
Samsung has announced it will shut down two of its augmented reality applications, AR Doodle and Quick Measure, by December 31, 2026. These apps, which allowed users to draw virtual images or measure objects using their phone cameras, will no longer be downloadable or supported on future Samsung One UI updates.
Why it matters
This impacts millions of Samsung Galaxy users who may have these apps installed, potentially leading to a loss of functionality as devices update. It also reflects Samsung's evolving strategy for AR technology and app support.
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Samsung has announced it will shut down two of its augmented reality applications, AR Doodle and Quick Measure, with both apps set to go offline on December 31, 2026.
Notices on the apps' listings in the Galaxy App Store confirmed the upcoming shutdown.
Samsung announces shutdown of two apps Photo: Samsung Source: Getty Images From that date, users will no longer be able to download either application, and neither will receive support on future releases of Samsung's One UI operating system.
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