The Wakie Mobile App Uses Calls From Single Strangers to Wake You Up
References: play.google & hypebeast
If you hate waking up to the sound of a beeping alarm then maybe the Wakie mobile app is more suited for you. This romantic app sets arranges you to wake up at your desired time with a phone call from a stranger.
While the Wakie app sounds a little bit odd in theory it has been extremely popular in Europe -- particularly in countries like Russia. The app requires that users register their telephone numbers and their sex so that the app can cleverly match you up with the opposite sex. Users then set their wake up time and are woken up with a call from a stranger at the said time. The call will show up simply with a profile image of the individual, age and name without revealing a number. Users can talk to each other for exactly one minute in the morning.
While the Wakie app sounds a little bit odd in theory it has been extremely popular in Europe -- particularly in countries like Russia. The app requires that users register their telephone numbers and their sex so that the app can cleverly match you up with the opposite sex. Users then set their wake up time and are woken up with a call from a stranger at the said time. The call will show up simply with a profile image of the individual, age and name without revealing a number. Users can talk to each other for exactly one minute in the morning.
Trend Themes
1. Romantic Wake-up Calls - The trend of using phone calls from strangers for wake-up alarms provides a unique and potentially more pleasant way to start the day.
2. Anonymous Interactions - The trend of anonymous interactions in apps like Wakie opens up opportunities for connecting people without the need for personal information.
3. Alternative Alarm Methods - The trend of exploring unconventional alarm methods, such as calls from strangers, offers disruptive opportunities to disrupt the traditional alarm clock market.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Apps - The mobile app industry can explore innovative features like matchmaking alarm calls to provide users with unique and personalized waking experiences.
2. Social Networking - The social networking industry can leverage the trend of anonymous connections to create platforms that facilitate meaningful interactions without revealing personal information.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can consider integrating alternative alarm methods, like wake-up calls from strangers, into their smart devices to offer users a range of waking options.
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