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

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5 of the best Android apps you won't find on Windows

While there is some overlap between Android and Windows software, certain Android apps remain mobile‑only and are useful if ...
The Droid Guy

5 Best Offline Messaging Apps to Send Text Without Internet

Sending messages today is one of the things that we take for granted. Thanks to online chat apps like WhatsApp, Line, Instagram etc, there is no longer the need to worry about sending a message to ...
CNET

What You Should Know About the New, Free Messaging App Bitchat

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading ...

Google Messages is working on a smart trick to save time

Google Messages may not be the best messaging app in every scenario, but it offers a plethora of features, enough to get the ...