Samsung is informing users that the Sound app will shut down on March 31, 2027. The company is encouraging users to shift their devices to SmartThings, where the Sound app's features will live on. Samsung has a history of app closures, including Messages, Quick Measure, and AR Doodle apps.
The Sound app helped users control Samsung's soundbars and other speakers. A warning within the app states it will remain available until March 31, 2027. Samsung states this shutdown is to produce a "more convenient and unified experience." Users can migrate by simply registering their sound device in the SmartThings app to continue using existing settings.
This latest closure is another dot on a string of recent shutdowns from Samsung. The company is cutting off some fat, as these apps probably don't have a ton of traffic, but there are features users enjoy. Moving them or vowing to improve their services is a good move.
It keeps them around but gives them new life.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing