Samsung to remove Quick Measure and AR Doodle from Galaxy Store
Downloads and updates will end after December 31, but Samsung says installed copies can still be used, with possible limits on functionality.
Samsung will withdraw its augmented reality apps Quick Measure and AR Doodle from the Galaxy Store on December 31. In notices on their store listings, the company said it would end new downloads and support for updates after that date.
People who have already installed the apps will be able to keep using them, Samsung said, although some functions may stop working properly. Neither app will receive compatibility updates for later versions of Samsung's operating system, leaving their continued operation uncertain as devices receive software upgrades.
Quick Measure works as a virtual ruler for measuring real-world distances and areas. AR Doodle lets users draw on photos and videos and apply 3D effects. Both remain available through the Galaxy Store for compatible devices ahead of their removal.
Samsung indicated that improved services could follow, but gave no timetable for either app's possible return. It also did not say whether their features would become part of other offerings.
