Samsung is shutting down a couple of apps; vows to return new and improved

(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central) What you need to knowSamsung is alerting users about its preparations to shut down the Quick Measure and AR Doodle apps on December 31, 2026.While Samsung acknowledges "inconveniences" from this, it states that it's "committed" to returning these apps "with improved services" in the future.In July, Samsung officially axed its Messages app, which has been replaced by the Google Messages app.Samsung is preparing to shut down two apps, and it's delivering warnings to users in preparation for what's to come.Very early this morning (Sept 7), Tarun Vats on X noticed new warnings from Samsung about two apps that are being phased out. Samsung says that it will shut down the Quick Measure app on December 31, 2026. It adds, "After this date, new downloads and update support for the existing app will be discontinued. You may continue to use the app if it's already downloaded, but be aware that some features may not function properly."The Quick Measure app currently works with Google's Wear OS. However, after this termination date from Samsung, it says app support will no longer be provided for new Wear OS versions. Quick Measure isn't the only app getting the boot. Users replying to Vats' thread on X mentioned Samsung's AR Doodle is also getting axed come December 31.A similar warning to users was given for AR Doodle. The date remains the same; however, it swaps Wear OS for regular OS, as this app likely relies on Android/One UI updates. While Samsung recognizes that shutting down an app can cause "inconveniences," the news isn't all bad. Samsung says, "We are committed to returning with improved services in the future."It's not clear if Quick Measure and AR Doodle will return upgraded, new, and improved. Or if we'll see brand-new variations that change these older systems.Another app got shutdown this summerWait, Samsung… why? 😭Please be advised that the Quick Measure app service is scheduled to be terminated on 31 December 2026.Why Samsung? 👀 pic.twitter.com/d0hNegIl1USeptember 7, 2026Android Central's TakeNot going to lie, I had to dig pretty far back to even find anything about Quick Measure. Not sure how many people are going to miss the feature, but I'm there are some out there. It's interesting, considering everything the Samsung Health app can do today. If Samsung is committed to returning in some revamped form, I wonder if these features would find new lives inside existing, supported apps, rather than standalone gigs.If you're confused about "Quick Measure," we wouldn't blame you. Our earliest coverage dates back to 2021, when Samsung rolled out new features for its S Health app (yeah... S Health). That update coincided with the company's Gear Fit 2 launch. Quick Measure let users check their heart rate without launching the full app. Our coverage read, "Simply activate Quick Measure, and you'll now be able to place a finger on the heart rate sensor and wait for a reading."We've come a long way with heart rate tracking and the like related to cardiovascular health. Anyway, the last app shutdown from Samsung was its Messages app in July. Google Messages was reported to be the company's official replacement for users to text. However, consumers with Android 11 and under "are unaffected, and emergency calls still work after the shutdown."Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand.