The 'Unicorns' App Lets Anyone Watch While You Use Your Phone
Katherine Pendrill — June 6, 2015 — Tech
References: unicorns.io & wired
There are a number of different live streaming apps available to consumers, but the 'Unicorns' app is unique in that it will stream whatever you are doing on the homescreen of your phone. The Unicorns app makes your personal samrtphone a public viewing platform, which means that strangers will be able to watch you text, play a game or browse the web.
To use Unicorns, simply download the app and then launch the program when you are ready to begin streaming. Once you are ready to go public, the app will send a tweet that invites others to watch the show. When the stream begins, everything that comes up on the homescreen of your smartphone will be publicly visible to your viewers, which could include anything from personal messages to even entering your passcode.
While not everyone has the desire to broadcast their private movements on live streaming apps, Unicorns does serve a practical purpose. Currently the app is being used by game developers to help them demo their software and test for any glitches or bugs. Gamers have also been using the app as a demonstration tool that allows them to show others how to play through a difficult level or complete a particular task.
To use Unicorns, simply download the app and then launch the program when you are ready to begin streaming. Once you are ready to go public, the app will send a tweet that invites others to watch the show. When the stream begins, everything that comes up on the homescreen of your smartphone will be publicly visible to your viewers, which could include anything from personal messages to even entering your passcode.
While not everyone has the desire to broadcast their private movements on live streaming apps, Unicorns does serve a practical purpose. Currently the app is being used by game developers to help them demo their software and test for any glitches or bugs. Gamers have also been using the app as a demonstration tool that allows them to show others how to play through a difficult level or complete a particular task.
Trend Themes
1. Public Live Streaming - Opportunity for further development of live streaming apps that allow users to share their smartphone screen with others in real-time.
2. Interactive Viewer Experience - Potential for innovative features that enable viewers to interact with the live stream and provide real-time feedback or suggestions.
3. Privacy Concerns - Rise in privacy-focused solutions to address the potential risks of streaming personal activities to a public audience.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for developers to create new live streaming apps or enhance existing ones with unique features and improved privacy options.
2. Gaming Industry - Integration of live streaming apps like Unicorns as a valuable tool for game developers and gamers to showcase their software and gameplay techniques.
3. Privacy Protection Solutions - Growing demand for privacy-focused technologies and services that ensure users have control over their personal information while using live streaming apps.
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