[Android app] Messenger by Google

Google has released a new Messenger app on the Google Play Store, which can be used to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from any phone. While the app is meant as a stock Android SMS/MMS controller for Lollipop, it can be installed on any device running Android 4.1 or higher.

You can download the app directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

Download
Price	Free
Requirements	Android 4.1 or greater

Messenger for Android allows you to take pictures, videos or audio messages directly from the app, and share them with your contacts. When you need to search for something, you can go through your contacts and conversation threads while you look to match your search terms. And if some one is annoying you, the app allows you to block their SMS messages.

Messenger also includes some subtle little touches such as colored text threads, message archiving and emoji support. Of course, the app includes the new Material Design look. And if you're not a big fan of Hangouts, this is the place to go.