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iOS app "Carrier Pidge" simulates message delivery via carrier pigeon at 110 mph
Key points
- Carrier Pidge app sends messages at a simulated 110 mph.
- Cross-continental messages can take 22 hours to deliver.
- Virtual pigeons can be delayed by 25%, get lost (0.2% chance), or "die."
- The app does not provide read receipts.
Carrier Pidge App Released
Developer Noah Larrobino has launched "Carrier Pidge," a new iOS application designed to slow down electronic communication. The app simulates message delivery at the speed of a carrier pigeon, with messages traveling at approximately 110 mph based on GPS locations between users.
Simulated Delivery Mechanics
The core feature of Carrier Pidge is its delayed message delivery. For instance, a message sent from Los Angeles to New York City would take 22 hours to reach the recipient. The app also incorporates elements that mimic real-world pigeon travel, such as virtual birds getting distracted, which can slow message progress by up to 25%.
Message Reliability and Features
Further enhancing the simulation, there is a 0.2% chance that a virtual bird carrying a message will get lost, meaning the message may not be delivered. Additionally, the developer states that virtual pigeons can "die" en route to their destination. The app includes a real-time flight tracker for messages, but it does not offer read receipts, providing users with a degree of plausible deniability regarding message reception.
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Developer Noah Larrobino released "Carrier Pidge," an iOS app that sends messages at a simulated speed of 110 mph, mimicking carrier pigeon delivery. Messages can take up to 22 hours for cross-continental travel, and virtual pigeons can experience delays, get lost, or "die" en route, impacting message delivery reliability.