Messenger ftw
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Messenger - Android Apps on Google Play
Prettier and has way more Features for Texting then Hangouts does.
Trust me. Try Messenger first.
Messenger ftw
If you like stock, you should try 8SMS. It is stock with more options.Nothing wrong with stock messaging app