Samsung is gearing up to sunset two more of its applications, issuing formal notifications to users as part of its ongoing cleanup and streamlining of software services.
According to notifications discovered by tech tipsters on social media platforms, Samsung has officially slated the Quick Measure application for termination on December 31, 2026. In its messages to users, the company explained that after this termination date, new downloads and subsequent update support for the existing application will be completely discontinued. While individuals who already have the app installed on their devices may continue to use it, Samsung has explicitly warned that certain features and functionalities may cease to operate correctly as underlying operating systems and device environments continue to evolve.
The Quick Measure application has a history tied closely to wearable technology, having previously provided functionality for Google’s Wear OS ecosystem. However, following the December 2026 cutoff, Samsung has confirmed that app support will no longer be extended to newer versions of Wear OS.
Quick Measure is not the only software facing the chopping block. Alongside the notification for Quick Measure, eagle-eyed users interacting on social media threads noted that Samsung’s AR Doodle application is similarly scheduled to be axed on December 31, 2026. The notification issued for AR Doodle carries a parallel warning regarding future OS compatibility, though in this case, the focus shifts toward standard Android and One UI updates rather than Wear OS wearables.
While Samsung acknowledged in its user alerts that retiring established applications can inevitably cause inconveniences for dedicated users, the tech giant offered a note of reassurance. In its official statements regarding the closures, the company stated that it remains committed to returning with improved services in the future. At present, however, it remains unclear whether Quick Measure and AR Doodle will eventually return in upgraded, modernized forms, or if Samsung intends to introduce entirely new software variations that completely reinvent these older systems.
The upcoming discontinuation of Quick Measure and AR Doodle follows a broader pattern of software consolidation by Samsung over recent years. Earlier this summer, the tech giant made headlines when it officially shut down its long-standing Samsung Messages app, steering Galaxy smartphone users toward Google Messages as its official default text messaging platform. During that transition, Samsung noted that users operating older software versions like Android 11 and below remained unaffected, and emergency calling capabilities were preserved.
For many modern smartphone users, the name "Quick Measure" might sound unfamiliar, and tracing the software’s lineage requires looking quite far back into Samsung’s digital ecosystem. Earliest historical coverage of the tool dates back to 2021, when Samsung rolled out fresh capabilities for what was then known as the S Health application—back when the platform carried the "S Health" moniker rather than simply Samsung Health. That particular rollout coincided with the launch of the Gear Fit 2 wearable device. At the time, Quick Measure was designed to give users a streamlined way to check their heart rate without needing to boot up the entire companion application. By simply activating the Quick Measure shortcut, users could place a finger directly on the designated heart rate sensor and wait for an instantaneous reading.
Over the subsequent years, cardiovascular health tracking, wearable integration, and sensor technology have advanced dramatically, transforming how users monitor their fitness data. With the modern Samsung Health app now housing an expansive array of advanced wellness features, standalone utility tools from earlier eras have become increasingly redundant. Industry observers note that if Samsung truly intends to revisit these concepts in a revamped format down the line, such legacy features are far more likely to find new lives integrated natively inside existing, heavily supported apps like Samsung Health, rather than surviving as standalone utility applications.
As the December 31, 2026 deadline approaches, users who still rely on Quick Measure and AR Doodle have ample time to prepare for the transition. Whether Samsung plans to introduce substitute features or leave these legacy tools behind for good, the upcoming shutdowns mark another step in the company’s continuous refinement of its mobile and wearable software portfolio.
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