
It's great to see Android Messages get released. See PushBullet in Google Play (opens in new tab).See Textto in Google Play (opens in new tab).Textto also lets you continue to use your SMS app of choice. You sync the PC and phone clients to the same account and then you're good to go. I also recommend Textto which is extremely similar to Android Messages but has been out for longer. PushBullet allows you to connect your Android device and your PC and there are many other options to connect your PC and Android phone.

While Android Messages made headlines, the idea of relaying your SMS messages through your PC isn't new. Get Android Messages Desktop from GitHub Check out alternatives This client is very new so I'd expect updates over time as kinks are worked out.

It supports system notifications, though, at least at the moment, they aren't actionable. It looks almost identical to using Android Messages on the web, but you don't have to open up your browser to use it. Pulse SMS and Google Straight are two alternative customizable apps that both offer the added benefit of bringing all of your messages across devices.If you prefer to use Android Messages within an app, you can use an unofficial client that's available through GitHub. While the latest version has improved battery use, it can still drain your power if you leave it open along with other apps. If you’ve had enough of talking to anyone, you can add their number to a blacklist. There are quick reply pop-ups, and it's easy to access your mobile messages when crafting new texts. Textra also works well for creating group chats to stay in touch with your friends, family, and work team. You can choose from over 2000+ emojis, voice messages, and GIFS to add some entertainment to your conversations. You can schedule messages, make calls, delete texts, or send a reply all with the slide of your finger.

All of the Textra’s features come together to create a seamless and enjoyable user experience. If you need to adjust the font size for easy reading. You can also switch between dark, light, and auto-night mode.

With this SMS & MMS app, you can customize your preferred theme by changing bubble colors, signatures, and notifications. It provides a customizable interface, blacklisting, and a keyboard full of GIFS and Emojis. Textra SMS is a free program that can replace your standard SMS/MMS application on your Android device.
