Pulse SMS remains one very popular app for millions of users on Android, so it’s no surprise that many of those who already installed it run it on Android Auto too.

It's also fitting that the Klinker Apps Play Store listing has removed all other apps and has been renamed to Pulse SMS, which is now the only app it offers.

For those unfamiliar with Smart Reply, it essentially suggests words that it thinks are appropriate responses for received messages. Pulse SMS's v4.8 beta is among the first non-Google apps to use ...

Personally, I’ve been using Hangouts solely for online chats and Pulse SMS as a dedicated SMS application, and I’ve been happy with the results, even if I’m still using two apps.