Samsung is set to discontinue two of its long-running augmented reality (AR) applications, Quick Measure and AR Doodle, as the company continues to reshape the software experience on Galaxy smartphones.
The two apps will be discontinued on December 31, 2026, according to notices added to their listings on Samsung’s Galaxy Store. Samsung said the services would be ‘returning with improved services in the future.’
Quick Measure uses a Galaxy phone’s camera and augmented reality technology to estimate the dimensions and distance of objects in the real world. The application has been used to measure items such as walls, furniture and other physical objects without requiring a conventional measuring tool.
AR Doodle allows users to draw virtual lines, shapes and messages through their smartphone camera. The drawings can be anchored to objects or faces in the surrounding environment which creates an augmented reality effect.
After the December 31 deadline, Samsung will stop offering new downloads and updates for the applications. Users who already have the apps installed may continue using them, although some features could eventually stop working as future versions of Samsung’s One UI no longer support the applications.
The shutdown is part of a broader shift in Samsung’s software strategy as the company prioritises newer features and services across its Galaxy ecosystem.
Quick Measure and AR Doodle were previously associated with Samsung’s AR tools, which allowed Galaxy users to interact with their physical surroundings through smartphone cameras. Their discontinuation reflects the declining prominence of standalone AR features as smartphone manufacturers focus on artificial intelligence and other software capabilities.
Samsung has not provided details on when or in what form the two services will return. The company’s statement that they will come back with ‘improved services’ suggests the possibility of redesigned or replacement experiences, although it remains unclear whether the existing applications will be rebuilt or replaced entirely.
Galaxy users who still rely on either application will have until the end of 2026 to access them through supported devices. Samsung’s Galaxy Store has already begun displaying the service termination notice for Quick Measure.
The move follows other recent changes to Samsung’s software portfolio, including the company’s decision to retire its Samsung Messages application in favour of Google Messages in certain markets.
The immediate impact is limited to those who regularly use the AR tools. However, the shutdown signals a wider transition in Samsung’s Galaxy software strategy, with older standalone features being replaced, consolidated or redesigned around newer technologies.