Messenger

For owners of Android handsets who find their device's default messaging app wanting, a functional alternative can be found in Google's "Messenger" app.

Compatible with devices running on Android 4.1 or higher, the suite is a fast and lightweight SMS and MMS communications manager that comes with support for audio messaging, emoji sending and receiving, location sharing, sticker inputs and more.

The app also features intuitive functions for message archiving, sender blocking, customizable message threads, and support for group messaging. It's a functionally robust alternative for an Android device's default messaging app.