These are a couple of interesting apps that can be used for messaging, that are pushing the standard messaging service of texting out of existence.
Skype for Android
Description
Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move
Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are.
Features
– Skype to Skype IMs, video and voice calls are free* over 3G or WiFi.
– Make low-cost calls and SMS to mobiles or landlines from your Android.
– Send pictures, videos and files to any of your contacts.
– Enjoy high-quality sound when you call anyone else on Skype.
– Talk face to face or show what you’re seeing with front and rear-facing cameras.
Screenshots
Google PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&feature=search_result
Facebook Messenger
Description
Facebook Messenger — a faster way to message.
Reach friends wherever they are with Facebook Messenger.
-Message a friend or start a group conversation
-Reach friends on mobile or web
-Get push notifications
-Know who’s seen your messages
-Include your location and share photos
Screenshots
Google PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mYWNlYm9vay5vcmNhIl0.
Whatsapp Messenger
Description
WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone and Nokia phones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages. First year FREE! ($0.99/year after)
Screenshots
Google PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp&feature=related_apps
Hookt Messenger
Description
Hookt Messenger is a completely free, easy-to-use, cross-platform messenger that lets you send messages instantly to all your friends and family. Even if your friends don’t have Androids, with Hookt you can text away for free with everyone whether they’re on an iPhone, BlackBerry®, tablet, computer, or really anything that has Internet! And it doesn’t matter where they live, you’ll be able to send free messages to friends in the same city or any where in the world. Switch from SMS to Hookt Messenger and get more out of your messaging experience!
Features include:
· Status – NEW! Update your status so all your friends can see what you’re up to.
· Group chat – Create group conversations with up to 10 people.
· Stickers – Send dozens of cool graphic stickers.
· Read indicators – Know when your friends have received and read your messages.
· Photos – Share photos from your album or take them on the fly.
· Real time Push notifications – Receive messages quickly and reliably with minimal battery consumption.
· Works with WIFI and all mobile networks.
Screenshots
Google PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airg.hookt&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5haXJnLmhvb2t0Il0.
HeyWire
Description
Free Texting (Real SMS), Twitter & Facebook Chat.
Highest rated Free Text app!
Text for FREE. Really Free!
We give you a real US number that you can text any number. The person you are texting DO NOT need to have HeyWire, you can text them directly to their normal phone.
Free Texting (Real SMS) & Picture Messaging in the USA and to 45 Countries from a real U.S. phone number, Worldwide Smartphone Messenger, Twitter, Facebook Chat + More…
Fastest and highest rated text app!
Text, Tweet & Chat like Crazy – One Simple App!
TEXT FROM THE WEB!!!
Just go to www.heywire.com and login with your HeyWire number.
“Higher star ratings than Textplus, Twitter, Skype, Google Disco, Beluga, eBuddy, Yahoo messenger, Aim, TextME or Facebook. Works on your tablet device unlike WhatsApp, MSN & Kik messenger!”
Features
FREE TEXTING (REAL SMS) & PICTURE MESSAGING
★ Send Text and Pics to all mobile phones in USA, Canada & Mainland China
and most any mobile phone in Mexico, South/Central America & Caribbean
★ Real U.S. Phone Number included
★ Use it to reach friends with ANY SMS-capable phones
★ Friends don’t need the HeyWire App to reply
★ Perfect travel companion to avoid costly texting
★ Voice-to-Text Message Creation if your Android device supports it
★ Fastest & most reliable Picture & Text Messaging
Supported Countries
United States, Canada, Mainland China, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, St. Lucia, Sint Maarten, Northern Mariana Islands, Monserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, United States Virgin Islands (USVI), British Virgin Islands (BVI), Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, The Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Uruguay, Suriname, Paraguay, Ecuador, Guyana, Bolivia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Venezuela, Colombia
Google PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediafriends.chime&hl=en