Handcent SMS

Handcent SMS is a free, enhanced Android SMS and MMS app. It unlocks the full messaging potential of Android devices, including compatibility with all existing Android devices (HTC Dream, HTC Magic, HTC Hero, MyTouch 3G, Motorola Cliq, Motorola Droid, Samsung Moment, Motorola Tattoo, HTC Eris, Google Nexus One, HTC Desire, HTC Legend, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, etc.). Full SMS and MMS support includes attachments like images, videos, audio, and vCards. Unmatched customization lets you define every aspect of the app’s appearance via settings. Powerful SMS pop-ups include SMS templates (quick text), voice recognition, and text-to-speech for spoken SMS messages. Group messaging is easy with synchronized contact or group selections. The beautiful UI features customizable themes and conversation styles like iPhone bubbles. Define unique ringtones, vibration patterns, LED flashing, backgrounds, signatures, and conversation styles per contact. Support for additional font packs lets you display messages in countless fonts to match your style. Over 20 languages are supported (and growing), along with various national messaging protocols. Many more useful features include blacklists, SMS/MMS search, batch processing for threads/messages, and the Handcent keyboard plugin (T9 with predictive text). Additional security options let you password-protect individual messages or all messages via a privacy box. Schedule tasks to send SMS/MMS at specific times or intervals (daily, weekly, monthly). More features are in development.

Handcent SMS is a free Android-enhanced SMS and MMS app, fully leveraging Android's messaging capabilities with a highly customizable interface and rich message management features.