I have used handcent since my first android (sprint hero) in feb 2010. I love it & have never messed with the stock messenger. When I go to my gallery & choose a pic to send when I choose share a list of options show up, my mail, facebook, twitter, google +,. &hamdcent. When I choose handcent, I can then send the pic to either just one or numerous people. Also, since the latest updates you can now pay for services that give you the ability to save & lock important texts. You can also blacklist asshats who you don't want texting you. This is one of my must have apps