Now SMS App for Android Review
If you feel that your default messaging app is not up to the mark, check this one out: Now SMS app for Android. It is a messaging client that allows you to send and read your SMS or MMS with a graphics in pure Google Now and Google+’s style. You can get the app for free from Google Play Store.
Now SMS App Features
You can use Now SMS app for Android to send and receive SMS or MMS. The app’s default theme looks much like Google Now hover cards. You can also have threaded messaging feature and status notifications with this app. So, if you receive a new SMS, you’ll be notified of the same on the status bar.
Basically, Now SMS brings a new look to your messaging paradigm. Otherwise, most of its messaging related features are similar to the default messaging app so that you don’t have to relearn anything. The UI is responsive and easy to use. It also got a different way to delete a message; simply swipe it out of your screen. You can make use of built-in emoticons to express your emotions. Once done with typing the message, click ‘send’ and the app will notify that your message has been successfully sent to your contact.
It is pretty easy to distinguish between the new/unread messages and old ones. The former will be presented in bold text rather than normal font. As mentioned, the default theme of the app resembles Google Now hover cards. If you want a different theme, you got to purchase it in-app.
Keep in mind, if you don’t configure the app correctly, its notifications will overlap with the notifications that you’re getting from your default messaging app. Ideally, you should turn off the notifications from the default app. Now SMS app is compatible with Android OS versions 2.3 and up.
Conclusion
Now SMS app for Android might be a handy alternative for your default messaging app. It has all the features of the default messaging app plus few more and a theme that is typical of Google utilities. You can have more themes, but you got to purchase them. Creating and deleting messages is intuitive. It is also easy to distinguish between unread and old messages. Verdict: Check it out if you’re looking to replace your default messaging app.
Category: Free Android Apps
