● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportLow impact1 neutral
Samsung to Discontinue 'Quick Measure' and 'AR Doodle' Apps by December 2026
Key points
- Samsung will shut down 'Quick Measure' and 'AR Doodle' apps.
- Service termination date is December 31, 2026.
- New downloads and updates will cease after this date.
- Samsung plans to offer improved AR services in the future.
App Discontinuation Announced
Samsung has confirmed the discontinuation of two augmented reality (AR) applications, 'Quick Measure' and 'AR Doodle', for its Galaxy smartphone lineup. The company announced that both apps will cease operations on December 31, 2026. This decision was communicated through Galaxy Store listings for the respective applications.
Functionality of the Apps
'Quick Measure' is an AR tool designed to measure real-world distances using a phone's camera. 'AR Doodle' allows users to draw virtual objects and effects onto real-world environments through the camera interface. Both apps have been available on Galaxy devices for an extended period.
Impact on Users
After the December 2026 deadline, new downloads and future updates for both applications will be discontinued. Existing users who have already downloaded the apps may continue to use them, but Samsung warns that some features might not function correctly, and future operating system updates will eventually break compatibility. Samsung has also reportedly hidden the app listings on newer One UI versions in the Galaxy Store.
Future Plans
Samsung stated that it is 'committed to returning with improved services in the future' following the shutdown of these apps. However, no specific timeline or details regarding these replacement AR services have been provided by the company.
✨ This summary was generated by AI from the outlets' reporting listed below. It is not independently verified and may contain errors — check the original sources. How BrevFeed works →
The daily brief
One email each morning: the day's tech stories, clustered across outlets and summarized. No account needed.
One email a day. Unsubscribe in one click, any time.
Today's brief
Spend a few minutes, get the whole day. Every topic's top stories in one hands-free rundown — listen, watch, or read the transcript.
▶ Play today's brief
New every morning, and the back catalogue is archived by date.
Reporting from
Samsung is discontinuing its 'Quick Measure' and 'AR Doodle' augmented reality applications for Galaxy phones, with services ending on December 31, 2026. The company stated that it plans to return with improved services in the future, but did not provide a timeline.