End-to-end encrypted messaging platform Signal has updated the version of the application available to Android users so they can transfer SMS messages to another messaging client, a spokesperson ...

While Google is trying to improve the default messaging app, the experience is still half-baked. Here is a guide to choose the best SMS app for Android ...

If you upgraded to a new Android phone and have text messages you don't want to lose, you can transfer them using Google Backup or a third-party app.

How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

Many people are going beyond the instant messaging app bundled on your smartphone and installing custom solutions. One of the advantages of Android is the sheer amount of instant messaging apps ...

Pulse SMS remains one very popular app for millions of users on Android, so it’s no surprise that many of those who already installed it run it on Android Auto too.

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2 Pulse SMS A reliable and secure texting app with tons of customization potential Pulse SMS A well-designed third-party Android texting app with customization options and cross-device syncing.

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Jason Cipriani/CNET For those Android users lucky enough to have already received Android 4.4 KitKat on their preferred device, changing the default SMS app is possible, but very hidden.