Handcent Next SMS messenger
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Handcent SMS is a free enhanced SMS and MMS application for Android.It fully unleashes the power for your Android device's messaging capabilities, including:About Next SMS
Next SMS (Package Name: com.handcent.app.nextsms) is developed by Handcent and the latest version of Handcent Next SMS messenger 2.5.3 was updated on June 21, 2025. Handcent Next SMS messenger is in the category of Communication with the feature Text to Speech and Voice Messaging, etc. You can check all apps from the developer of Handcent Next SMS messenger and find 200 alternative apps to Handcent Next SMS messenger on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 6.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
Upgrade your messaging experience. Enjoy unlimited customization, AI features, cloud backup, MMS Plus , upmost privacy, and smooth texting on PC and tablet. It is the perfect alternative to stock SMS text messenger and Verizon Messages+
Secure and private messenger
Best SMS app with personalization
AI capabilities - powered by OpenAI to make texting easier
Encrypted chat - Reliable guard to keep texts safe
Texting from any system/device with 'Anywhere'
Cloud backup - never worry about long texts again
Lots of Stickers, emojis, and gifs to choose from
Wear OS device support(Dependent on phone app)
Group or mass texts to multiple recipients
Support for foldables, like Samsung fold
Support for most android versions (4.4 to 13) and Lineage OS 19
Dual SIM support
Security
For every update, it'll be scanned with *VirualTotal* 60+ mainstream anti-virus engines to make sure it's safe. Protecting data privacy is our top priority.
Conversations now can be encrypted as per your need
AI features
-Detects sensitive information and suggests masking options.
-Extract, copy, search, and share text from images
-Generate descriptive text for photos
-Summary of recent conversations
-Grammar & Spell Check: Ensure your messages are clear and error-free
-AI Emoji Suggestions
-AI Auto-Reply
Messenger Customization
The theme store offers over 200 themes with new ones updated weekly.
You can personalize fonts, stickers, colors, ringtones, LED colors, vibration patterns, etc.
Handcent Anywhere - best private texting on computer and tablet.
Cross-platform texting on all systems and device. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, android, computers, tablets, and smartwatches all have separate apps. You can text anywhere without the phone.
Go to aw.handcent.com and start messaging. Group text is also supported
Wear OS
Receive and reply messages on all android-based smartwatches, with the features like voice to text, etc.
Support Wear OS , Galaxy Watch series with Tizen and both square and round watches(Phone app needed, doesn't work as a standalone app)
MMS
MMS is fast and stable, can receive all kinds of MMS messages and share full-size multimedia with MMS plus.
MMS plus can act as a multimedia files downloader, and save them on the private cloud.
Pop up text
Quick reply text messages within a pop up window.
Private Box
An encrypted text message box that can only be opened by unique passcode. Texts within can only be viewed by yourself.
SMS Backup
Never worry about losing texts or messages with our backup service. Restore all private messages (SMS/MMS) and settings when you switch to a new phone or reset the phone.
Search
You can search text messages by time, message type and etc.
All SMS messages with text are searchable
SMS Blocker/Blacklisting
Block all unwanted or spam SMS & MMS messages in our private android text messaging app.
Spam filter
Automatically filter and block potential spam messages
Scheduled Task
Schedule texts to be sent at a given time.
Emoji
You will love animated emojis that complies with the newest emoji standard.
Stickers
Integrated with Giphy. Send messages with stickers by using quick search.
Drive mode
Read texts or mute during drive to ensure driving safety with Android Auto support
Text to Speech
Read texts out loud with support for repeated reminder
Sticky on top
Pin your private contacts on top for quicker access
Other improvements.
Built-in ChatGPT to let you talk to AI as a conversation thread
Group Messaging Chat: Create a group with friends, all contacts will receive the message. Send mass texts with stickers to all members.
Other features: Bulk Mass SMS & MMS, group text, text snippets and etc.
If you encounter any problems or need help, please reach us at [email protected]. We will provide help in a timely manner.
Secure and private messenger
Best SMS app with personalization
AI capabilities - powered by OpenAI to make texting easier
Encrypted chat - Reliable guard to keep texts safe
Texting from any system/device with 'Anywhere'
Cloud backup - never worry about long texts again
Lots of Stickers, emojis, and gifs to choose from
Wear OS device support(Dependent on phone app)
Group or mass texts to multiple recipients
Support for foldables, like Samsung fold
Support for most android versions (4.4 to 13) and Lineage OS 19
Dual SIM support
Security
For every update, it'll be scanned with *VirualTotal* 60+ mainstream anti-virus engines to make sure it's safe. Protecting data privacy is our top priority.
Conversations now can be encrypted as per your need
AI features
-Detects sensitive information and suggests masking options.
-Extract, copy, search, and share text from images
-Generate descriptive text for photos
-Summary of recent conversations
-Grammar & Spell Check: Ensure your messages are clear and error-free
-AI Emoji Suggestions
-AI Auto-Reply
Messenger Customization
The theme store offers over 200 themes with new ones updated weekly.
You can personalize fonts, stickers, colors, ringtones, LED colors, vibration patterns, etc.
Handcent Anywhere - best private texting on computer and tablet.
Cross-platform texting on all systems and device. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, android, computers, tablets, and smartwatches all have separate apps. You can text anywhere without the phone.
Go to aw.handcent.com and start messaging. Group text is also supported
Wear OS
Receive and reply messages on all android-based smartwatches, with the features like voice to text, etc.
Support Wear OS , Galaxy Watch series with Tizen and both square and round watches(Phone app needed, doesn't work as a standalone app)
MMS
MMS is fast and stable, can receive all kinds of MMS messages and share full-size multimedia with MMS plus.
MMS plus can act as a multimedia files downloader, and save them on the private cloud.
Pop up text
Quick reply text messages within a pop up window.
Private Box
An encrypted text message box that can only be opened by unique passcode. Texts within can only be viewed by yourself.
SMS Backup
Never worry about losing texts or messages with our backup service. Restore all private messages (SMS/MMS) and settings when you switch to a new phone or reset the phone.
Search
You can search text messages by time, message type and etc.
All SMS messages with text are searchable
SMS Blocker/Blacklisting
Block all unwanted or spam SMS & MMS messages in our private android text messaging app.
Spam filter
Automatically filter and block potential spam messages
Scheduled Task
Schedule texts to be sent at a given time.
Emoji
You will love animated emojis that complies with the newest emoji standard.
Stickers
Integrated with Giphy. Send messages with stickers by using quick search.
Drive mode
Read texts or mute during drive to ensure driving safety with Android Auto support
Text to Speech
Read texts out loud with support for repeated reminder
Sticky on top
Pin your private contacts on top for quicker access
Other improvements.
Built-in ChatGPT to let you talk to AI as a conversation thread
Group Messaging Chat: Create a group with friends, all contacts will receive the message. Send mass texts with stickers to all members.
Other features: Bulk Mass SMS & MMS, group text, text snippets and etc.
If you encounter any problems or need help, please reach us at [email protected]. We will provide help in a timely manner.
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Handcent Next SMS messenger
2.5.3
APK
March 4, 2025
6.79 MB
Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: ad10dfafc30d8bc3a151dd2acef3768bba3f6840
Size: 6.79 MB
Handcent Next SMS messenger
11.5.7
APK
June 21, 2025
47.37 MB
Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: b514076136c72f6b2ac2cf84933b0cc20552a356
Size: 47.37 MB
What's New:
Release note 11.5.7
>Fixed force closes
>Improved Mms
>New themes
>Fixed force closes
>Improved Mms
>New themes
Handcent Next SMS messenger
11.5.5
APK
June 17, 2025
38.56 MB
Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 93a1b59a2550e421551060a0c449dc094c1bc9ad
Size: 38.56 MB
What's New:
Release note 11.5.5
>Improved Mms
>New AI features that include Emoji spark,Text extract and Image description
>New AI features include smart replies, conversation summarization, grammar checking and privacy protection to improve your work efficiency and increase the fun of chatting.
>Added 3 new themes
>Fixed force closes
>Improved Mms
>New AI features that include Emoji spark,Text extract and Image description
>New AI features include smart replies, conversation summarization, grammar checking and privacy protection to improve your work efficiency and increase the fun of chatting.
>Added 3 new themes
>Fixed force closes
Handcent Next SMS messenger
11.5.3
APK
June 3, 2025
39.39 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 1a0c40d7281b9253e1e56b8a1a9382ba249754f0
Size: 39.39 MB
What's New:
Release note 11.5.3
>Improved Mms
>New AI features that include Emoji spark,Text extract and Image description
>New AI features include smart replies, conversation summarization, grammar checking and privacy protection to improve your work efficiency and increase the fun of chatting.
>Added 10 new themes
>Fixed force closes
>Improved Mms
>New AI features that include Emoji spark,Text extract and Image description
>New AI features include smart replies, conversation summarization, grammar checking and privacy protection to improve your work efficiency and increase the fun of chatting.
>Added 10 new themes
>Fixed force closes
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Category:
Update Date:
2025-06-21
Latest Version:
2.5.3
Need Update:
Available on:
Requirements:
Android 6.0+
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