Samsung will officially discontinue two of its augmented reality tools—Quick Measure and AR Doodle—as of December 31, 2026. The company has confirmed through Galaxy Store notices that both apps will no longer be available for download, and updates will cease on the same date. Users who already have the apps installed may still use them, though future OS upgrades may break functionality.
What are Quick Measure and AR Doodle?
Quick Measure is a utility that uses AR technology to gauge real-world distances using a phone’s camera and sensors. AR Doodle lets users draw or sketch over live camera images—overlaying drawings onto real-world scenes. While both have long been part of Samsung’s Galaxy software suite, neither feature will be fully supported after year-end.
Details of the Shutdown
The shutdown means that after December 31, 2026, no new downloads will be allowed for these apps. Existing installations will stop receiving updates, and as Samsung deploys newer versions of its operating system, compatibility problems may multiply until the apps stop working altogether.
Earlier, Samsung was already removing visibility for Quick Measure and AR Doodle from the Galaxy Store on devices running newer versions of One UI, making them harder—or impossible—to find unless already installed.
What’s Next: Improved Services Promised
The company states it plans to return with “improved services” to replace these AR features in the future. No timeline has been given for when new or updated tools might emerge to fill the gap.
Samsung’s move reflects a broader pattern of companies phasing out older AR tools in favor of more integrated or capable solutions. While losing these apps may frustrate users who relied on quick visual tools for everyday tasks, this may pave the way for more polished, deeply integrated replacements. What to watch for: whether Samsung’s next AR offerings will be bundled into its camera or OS-level features, or whether they evolve toward mixed-reality wearables.
