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Sick of WhatsApp? These are the seven best alternatives on Android, from Google Messages to Discord

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than three billion active users. From its humble beginnings as a cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp has grown to offer video calls ...
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Thanks to these two long-overdue fixes, Google Messages finally feels like a real messaging app

After the official shutdown of Samsung Messages, Google Messages is likely the only popular texting application available for ...

5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this August

August's list of the best new Android apps includes a new Android launcher, a PC gaming app, and so much more!
ZDNet

The best private messaging apps of 2026: Expert tested

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...
Android Police

Why Android is better off without a universal messaging app

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
Android

Miss Samsung Messages? This Third-Party App Recreates One UI Chat Experience

Developer OzarksMade has launched Messages by OzarksMade, an unofficial Android app that recreates the discontinued Samsung Messages interface for U.S. Galaxy users. The app features One UI design ...

Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away

Your messages are encrypted on your phone before they leave it, encrypted in transit over certificate-pinned connections, and ...