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New iOS app simulates slow, unreliable carrier pigeon messaging

An iOS developer named Noah Larrobino has created an app called Carrier Pidge that simulates sending messages via carrier pigeon. The app intentionally slows down communication, with messages traveling at approximately 110 mph, meaning a message from Los Angeles to New York City could take 22 hours to arrive. Additional features include virtual birds that can get distracted, lost, or even die en route, adding a layer of simulated realism to the messaging experience. AI

IMPACT This app offers a novel, intentionally slow messaging experience, contrasting with the rapid pace of modern digital communication.

RANK_REASON This is a niche application release, not a frontier model or significant industry event.

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New iOS app simulates slow, unreliable carrier pigeon messaging

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    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.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    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 deli

    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 nat…