JAKARTA - Technological advances and adoption of new features such as RCS (Rich Communication Services), make communicating via text messages easier and more attractive. Although encrypted messaging applications are increasingly popular, there is something simple and comfortable about traditional messaging applications that only use phone numbers.
Here are some of the best messaging applications you can consider in 2024:
Google Messages is an official SMS app from Google, offering simple interfaces and many features such as high-quality video sharing, emoji reactions to messages, and support for Google RCS standards. This app is completely free and a major choice for many Android users.
Downloadable on: Google Play Store
Pulse SMS offers highly customizable messaging apps for Android and supports message synchronization across devices, from tablets to computers. Additional features include password-protected private conversation boxes to protect message identities.
Free With IAPs: Google Play Store
SMS text is an old favorite SMS application with a clean display and many customization options. This app provides various color themes, notifications, per-contact settings, as well as SMS scheduling and SMS blocking features.
Free With IAPs: Google Play Store
The SMS Chomp has been around for a long time and offers a variety of features such as passcode keys, dual-SIM support, birthday reminders, and scheduled message settings. The app is also integrated with services such as Pushbullet or MightyText for cross-platform support.
Free With IAPs: Google Play Store
Developed by Microsoft Garage, SMS Organizer is a popular alternative to Android with features such as automatic inbox organization and smart assistant options. This application also supports automatic message backup to Google Drive.
Downloadable on: Google Play Store
Handcent, now known as Handcent Next, offers huge features such as desktop notifications, cloud backups, ChatGPT support, as well as stickers and GIFs. The app also supports locked conversations with passcodes.
Free With IAPs: Google Play Store
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This built-in messaging application on Samsung Galaxy phones supports chat features such as read receipts and RCS for better compatibility. Although Samsung now uses Google Messages more often as default, you can still use Samsung Messages by replacing the default SMS app in the settings.
Downloadable on: Google Play Store
In selecting messaging apps, consider your need for additional features, device compatibility, and personal preferences. Do you prefer simple and direct apps or those that offer multiple customization options, there are many options available to meet various communication needs
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