Rogue iOS developer creates app that simulates messages sent by carrier pigeon; messages only travel at 100mph — LA to NYC correspondence takes 22 hours to deliver; virtual birds can get distracted or even lost
Carrier Pidge slows down your electronic communications to a more natural speed.
The new iOS Carrier Pidge app allows users to send messages at the speed of a carrier pigeon, taking approximately 22 hours for an LA to NYC correspondence. Developer Noah Larrobino spent three weeks developing the app, which mimics the time it takes for a virtual pigeon to deliver messages, traveling at a speed of 110 mph. Users can track their virtual bird's flight in real-time, though messages may be delayed by up to 25% due to the bird becoming distracted.
There is also a 0.2% chance of the message being lost during delivery and no read receipts are provided. While the app aims to provide a more natural pace of communication, the unpredictable nature of the carrier pigeons may lead to delays or complete loss of messages. Noah plans to release the app on Android devices in the future and monetizes it by allowing users to add extra pigeons to their aviary.
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