The 6 Best Texting Apps For Android Tablets In 2023
Sure, you can send SMS from Google Messages and WhatsApp, but don't forget about Telegram and more.
Sending messages from an Android tablet is as easy as sending messages from an Android phone. Here is a sample of the best messaging apps for Android tablets
Note:
Many of the best messaging apps for Android phones are also available for Android tablets. The apps on this list should work with most Android devices, regardless of manufacturer (Samsung, Google, etc.).
What we love
It supports voice and video messaging.
Dark mode in low light conditions.
Also available for web browsers.
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Recommended link: Our Google Messages review
If you have an Android phone, you can link your phone number to your tablet (or computer) using Google Messages. So you can send SMS and MMS messages from your tablet. Standard carrier rates apply.
Google Messages for tablets includes many of the same chat features as the smartphone version, such as apps, GIFs, stickers, emoji creation, and custom notification sounds. Download Google Messages from Google Play if you don't have it installed on your tablet.
Download Google Messages for Android
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Recommended link: Our WhatsApp review
In addition to text messaging, WhatsApp supports VoIP calls, so as long as both parties have a stable Wi-Fi connection, you can have a voice chat. The map feature lets you share your GPS location within the app, which makes WhatsApp especially useful when you're trying to connect with someone in a new place without a reliable phone connection.
WhatsApp also has features common in social networks, such as a built-in camera to share status messages and photos with fun filters. Messages are encrypted for added security. You can choose who can see your status and photos.
Download WhatsApp for Android
What we love
Use it on any device.
Reply to specific messages in a thread.
Group video calls up to 30 people.
Multiple color themes to choose from.
Things we don't like
Recommended link: Our Telegram review
Telegram is a cloud messaging service similar to Signal, but not available for Android tablets. Telegram can be used on any mobile device or computer, making it one of the most versatile messaging options.
One of Telegram's distinguishing features is the ability to edit and delete messages after sending them. You can also set messages to self-destruct after a certain period of time. In addition to file and location sharing, Telegram supports voice and video calls with up to 30 people. You can create custom stickers for other Telegram users.
Download Telegram for Android
What we love
It works like a landline number.
Free calls, text and multimedia messages in the US and Canada.
Built-in GIF gallery.
Change your phone number whenever you want.
Things we don't like
Only offers numbers from the US or Canada.
Your number will expire if you do not use it for 30 days.
The best features are hidden behind paywalls.
Talktone is another VoIP app that lets you make voice calls from your tablet. Get your phone number (it can be changed at any time) to call any number in the world, including landlines and mobile phones.
The biggest advantage is that the person you are trying to talk to does not need the Talktone app. When you send a text or picture message using Talktone, it appears in the recipient's standard text message box. If you pay for Talkatone Plus, you can avoid ads and access call forwarding, voicemail transcriptions and unlimited international calls.
Download Talktone for Android
What we love
Share videos and music with extensions.
Send money through the app.
Unlimited group messages.
Send video messages.
Things we don't like
Featured Link: Viber App Review
Viber and WhatsApp have a lot in common, but Viber offers a wider selection of stickers and GIFs. Like other VoIP applications, Viber can send text messages and make voice or video calls from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
Other features include file attachments, video messaging, and a built-in QR code scanner. Viber has many public and private channels where you can chat with like-minded users around the world.
Download Viber for Android
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Pulse SMS is another versatile messaging app that can be used on any device. Like Google Messages for Android tablets, Pulse SMS lets you connect to your smartphone and send messages through your tablet.
The phone version is free, but there is a small monthly fee for tablet support. Many users prefer Pulse SMS over Android's default messaging app because it offers more control over how messages are organized.
Download Impulse SMS
What?
How to know if the number is from the messenger?
Sometimes the caller ID number identifies the service that generated the number. You can also find the number on services such as the White Pages. Some messaging apps show "Voice over Internet Provider (VOIP)" as the service provider instead of a landline or cell phone number.
How to change the default messaging app for Android?
Go to Settings > Default apps > SMS apps and select the app you want to use as default. After you make this change, it will automatically open when you go to share items via text messages and other functions.
