For quick and contextual questions like
- Where are you?
- Are you coming for dinner?
- Does this dress look good?
The answers are atomic, Yes/No/Location/Photo etc can be the responses.
If we use messaging apps for such questions, you may get the answer too late. Calls are intrusive and blocking (low information density) and cannot share rich media (location/pictures etc).
When you send a flash message to someone, he gets a special incoming call (with message plastered on top) and quick response options (Reply with Yes/No/Location/Photo etc). So you can answer with just one swipe.
And most importantly, the whole process is near synchronous (like a call, you get a response within a minute).
Would love to hear your feedback and comments on this.
PS: We will also be unveiling the Flash API/SDK very soon, with which you can send Flashes, configure the response options etc.
@kuolldev Thanks. Really humbled by the turn of events.
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You mentioned you'll be putting out an API/SDK soon, how extensible will it be? Can one configure what all responses are allowed while sending these flashes?
@isstiaung API is gonna be dead simple endpoint. You can choose the message/recipient/(upto 5) options and their icons. Of course there will be a few bells and whistles around it. But this is the crux.
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Yes, this is one of the best idea to get flash on call or SMS or other app Notification through the apps https://play.google.com/store/ap...
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Awesome! This will come in handy! Like the concept and the app, but the colors are too bright and flashy.
@viivi_vishnu I deliberately chose aggressive colors to depict the urgency of messaging Flash represents. Unlike general text messaging apps, Flash represent semi-synchronous communication. So, I chose aggressive bright colors. Hope it is not too glaring?
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Interesting concept. If integrated into apps like Uber/Logistics apps, could be very helpful for avoiding all those messy calls from "the lost Uber/Logistics drivers" asking for the exact pickup location.
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@keyul Thanks for trying out flash. :-)
I had to support an in-app invite framework, at the same time allow invite across channels for power users. Didn't get a better way to do it. Any suggestions?
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Just tried this one. The app asked for my tel. no, and then to update my Google services. It's a fun app, but I won't be asking my contacts to install another app just yet.
Good luck and lots of success, buddy!!
P.S. The loading gif was cut in half on my device. Small thing but thought I should let you know.
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