Amazon Alexa-equipped devices can now send SMS text messages to all smartphones and cell phones, so long as you own an Android phone. Here's how to do it.

Amazon has introduced another Alexa talent that lets you use the digital assistant to send SMS messages. But only from Android phones.

This is a full tutorial for a simple SMS messaging project. Learn to list, send and intercept messages and get to grips with Android's new permissions!

What is SMS? SMS, which stands for short message service, is a form of text messaging that allows a message to travel across mobile phones using cellular networks almost instantly.