The latest version of Android 8.1 brings a number of improvements, features, and UI changes. While some are minimal, other features are more significant. One feature that is speculated to arrive is SMS messaging from a Chromebook. This feature would be called "SMS Connect". The new integration was discovered by Ars Technica in which a new APK called "SMSConnectPrebuilt" was found in the Android 8.1 Beta. Although the app didn't have a shortcut from the app drawer, it could be accessed by using an activity browser. The feature will "allow you to "Rear and reply to text messages on your...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_81_may_bring_smschrome_integration-news-27971.php
