Hello, Google Messages! Good Riddance, Samsung Messages!

I'm so glad Samsung Messages is being discontinued. Having a choice between Samsung Messages and Google Messages was always exhausting. Who needs choices anyway? The iPhone is a great example of this.

I'm thrilled to give up Samsung Messages to get new and powerful features like RCS on Google Messages that Samsung advertised, even though Samsung Messages already had RCS. At least I can try all those other third-party texting apps that definitely support RCS.

Sure, Samsung Messages always performed better than Google Messages, but who needs a faster, smoother, and more reliable app when you can enjoy the excitement of wondering whether your message will send today or sometime next week?

Google Messages just added a trash folder feature in 2026. I can't wait to see what other groundbreaking innovations they come up with that totally aren't basic features that every other text messaging app figured out years ago.

And those customization options through Samsung Theme Park? Totally unnecessary. Why would I want unlimited customization when I can choose from a limited selection of carefully curated preset themes? Who even cares what their messaging app looks like. Aesthetics are overrated anyway.

America must be special because we're the only country losing Samsung Messages. I guess there's something magical about this land that repels Samsung Messages. I'm glad Samsung has no plans to discontinue their messaging app for the rest of the world. I encourage Samsung to continue updating Samsung Messages. Never mind that most of the developed world uses instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal instead of SMS/RCS.

At least Android still lets us sideload apps, and that definitely won't be going away anytime soon.

I'll take my downvotes now.

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u/Muphenz — 10 hours ago

I just switched to a 4-finger claw layout. How does this setup look? I'm open to any criticism or suggestions.

u/Muphenz — 23 days ago

Is there an Algae oil supplement for DHA/EPA intake that is USP, NSF, or ConsumerLabs certified?

I eat a plant base diet. I know that those who consume a plant base diet have low Omega 3s, so I'm looking into supplements. In America, a lot of supplements aren't regulated and are known to have containments and have inaccurate label and dosages. In order to avoid this, I make sure the supplements are third-party tested by these companies to ensure safety.

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u/Muphenz — 1 month ago

Does switching from a 2-finger setup to a 4-finger control setup really improve your gameplay?

I’ve been playing ranked MP for a short period of time (mainly Team Death Match and Search & Destroy) and I’m okay at it, but I’ve seen setups using 4 fingers compared to just using thumbs like I do. Does switching from a 2-finger setup to a 4-finger setup really allow someone to improve their speed and accuracy when playing multiplayer (assuming one is willing to put in the time to learn it)? It seems like a weird setup to me, but I’m open-minded to trying new things.

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u/Muphenz — 1 month ago

Do performance air filters like K&N and AEM really add noticeable horsepower or make your car louder like they claim? I’m considering one for my 2024 Mustang EcoBoost.

u/Muphenz — 2 months ago
▲ 7 r/AITAH

AITAH for being pissed off at my girlfriend over my concussion?

This happened a few months ago when most of the snow had melted, but there was still black ice outside that people had to watch out for. She has a 70-pound dog that barks constantly, and part of the barking usually means he needs to go outside. I had already taken the dog out about 90 minutes earlier when my girlfriend told me to take him out again. Because of her injury, taking care of the dog mostly falls on me. I'm essentially her caretaker.

I told her the dog was probably fine since he had just been outside, but she pressured me to take him out again anyway. While I was outside, I slipped on black ice that I couldn’t see because it was dark out, and I’m sure the dog pulling me didn’t help. I ended up with a concussion, a minor contusion to my L5-S1 disc, and now I’m dealing with changes in the vision in my left eye, sciatica where my right leg doesn’t feel the same, muscle twitching, trouble sleeping, and more. On top of that, I now have a huge amount of medical debt from the ambulance, ER visit, and physical therapy.

I can’t help but feel angry at her. If she hadn’t pressured me to take the dog out again when he had just been outside, I wouldn’t be going through all of this. I can’t help but hold her partially responsible. AITAH for being pissed off at her and holding her partially responsible?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago

Has anyone here used the 12-round Mec-Gar magazine for the Springfield Hellcat? How reliable has it been for you? Also, could someone share a picture of how it looks inserted in the Hellcat? I’m trying to see whether it sits flush with the grip or extends past it.

u/Muphenz — 2 months ago

>Note:‎ I had to repost this because my original post was removed due to not including a TLDR.

My girlfriend and I kind of ended up living together unintentionally. Long story short, she had a severe arm injury at work and was out on workers’ comp for about three years, not knowing that she would be out this long. She went through three surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. During that time, I basically stayed with her full-time to help out since she had very limited function. Since she was always home and I worked remotely at her place, we spent a lot of time together in the same room.

Now her arm is mostly back to normal (thankfully), and she’s returned to work on light duty. Since things are more stable, I’ve been thinking about moving back to my own place. The thing is, I never really went home during those three years except for occasional quick stops. My place is pretty long drive from hers so I always have to plan in advanced.

I still technically live at my own place. I have a roommate there and I’ve been paying my share of the bills the entire time. I don’t contribute to my girlfriend’s rent or bills, so I’ve basically been maintaining a separate place this whole time.

Whenever I bring up moving back, she says she has got used to us living together and doesn’t want me to leave. I care about her, and we have very solid relationship, but I also really value my alone time, and it’s starting to feel stressful not having my own space. How should I go about this?

TLDR: My girlfriend was injuried for 3 years due to an accident at work. Due to her having multiple surgeries, I took care of her and practical lived with her. Now that she is feeling better, I want to move back to my own place but she has got so used to mw "living with her"‎ when it was never my intention. How do I go about this?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago
▲ 2.3k r/Advice

My girlfriend and I kind of ended up living together unintentionally. Long story short, she had a severe arm injury at work and was out on workers’ comp for about three years, not knowing that she would be out this long. She went through three surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. During that time, I basically stayed with her full-time to help out since she had very limited function. Since she was always home and I worked remotely at her place, we spent a lot of time together in the same room.

Now her arm is mostly back to normal (thankfully), and she’s returned to work on light duty. Since things are more stable, I’ve been thinking about moving back to my own place. The thing is, I never really went home during those three years except for occasional quick stops. My place is pretty long drive from hers so I always have to plan in advanced.

I still technically live at my own place. I have a roommate there and I’ve been paying my share of the bills the entire time. I don’t contribute to my girlfriend’s rent or bills, so I’ve basically been maintaining a separate place this whole time.

Whenever I bring up moving back, she says she has got used to us living together and doesn’t want me to leave. I care about her, and we have very solid relationship, but I also really value my alone time, and it’s starting to feel stressful not having my own space. How should I go about this?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago

My girlfriend and I kind of ended up living together unintentionally. Long story short, she had a severe arm injury at work and was out on workers’ comp for about three years, not knowing that she would be out this long. She went through three surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. During that time, I basically stayed with her full-time to help out since she had very limited function. Since she was always home and I worked remotely at her place, we spent a lot of time together in the same room.

Now her arm is mostly back to normal (thankfully), and she’s returned to work on light duty. Since things are more stable, I’ve been thinking about moving back to my own place. The thing is, I never really went home during those three years except for occasional quick stops. My place is pretty long drive from hers so I always have to plan in advanced.

I still technically live at my own place. I have a roommate there and I’ve been paying my share of the bills the entire time. I don’t contribute to my girlfriend’s rent or bills, so I’ve basically been maintaining a separate place this whole time.

Whenever I bring up moving back, she says she has got used to us living together and doesn’t want me to leave. I care about her, and we have very solid relationship, but I also really value my alone time, and it’s starting to feel stressful not having my own space. How should I go about this?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago

My girlfriend and I kind of ended up living together unintentionally. Long story short, she had a severe arm injury at work and was out on workers’ comp for about three years, not knowing that she would be out this long. She went through three surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. During that time, I basically stayed with her full-time to help out since she had very limited function. Since she was always home and I worked remotely at her place, we spent a lot of time together in the same room.

Now her arm is mostly back to normal (thankfully), and she’s returned to work on light duty. Since things are more stable, I’ve been thinking about moving back to my own place. The thing is, I never really went home during those three years except for occasional quick stops. My place is pretty long drive from hers so I always have to plan in advanced.

I still technically live at my own place. I have a roommate there and I’ve been paying my share of the bills the entire time. I don’t contribute to my girlfriend’s rent or bills, so I’ve basically been maintaining a separate place this whole time.

Whenever I bring up moving back, she says she has got used to us living together and doesn’t want me to leave. I care about her, and we have very solid relationship, but I also really value my alone time, and it’s starting to feel stressful not having my own space. How should I go about this?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago

My girlfriend and I kind of ended up living together unintentionally. Long story short, she had a severe arm injury at work and was out on workers’ comp for about three years, not knowing that she would be out this long. She went through three surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. During that time, I basically stayed with her full-time to help out since she had very limited function. Since she was always home and I worked remotely at her place, we spent a lot of time together in the same room.

Now her arm is mostly back to normal (thankfully), and she’s returned to work on light duty. Since things are more stable, I’ve been thinking about moving back to my own place. The thing is, I never really went home during those three years except for occasional quick stops. My place is pretty long drive from hers so I always have to plan in advanced.

I still technically live at my own place. I have a roommate there and I’ve been paying my share of the bills the entire time. I don’t contribute to my girlfriend’s rent or bills, so I’ve basically been maintaining a separate place this whole time.

Whenever I bring up moving back, she says she has got used to us living together and doesn’t want me to leave. I care about her, and we have very solid relationship, but I also really value my alone time, and it’s starting to feel stressful not having my own space. How should I go about this?

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u/Muphenz — 2 months ago