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Obnoxiously Effective Alarm Apps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Sleep If U Can is the Most Annoying Wake-Up Alarm Clock App

— March 24, 2013 — Tech
An incredibly effective wake-up alarm clock, the Sleep If U Can phone app practically dares you to try and stay awake with its annoying system.

It has several conventional alarm types including waking up to music, vibrations and also a shake mode that turns off the alarm when the user physically shakes the phone. However, none of these stack up to the most annoying alarm aspect. When the alarm goes off, the user can only stop it once they get out of bed and take a photo of a preset image, the bathroom sink is a good choice since it’s generally the next stop after waking up.

Forcing the user up is what makes this wake-up alarm clock app simultaneously obnoxious and effective.
Trend Themes
1. Annoying Alarm Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm apps that incorporate unconventional and annoying features to ensure users wake up.
2. Innovative Wake-up Features - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wake-up alarm clocks with unique features like requiring physical activity or solving puzzles to turn off the alarm.
3. Gamified Morning Routines - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design morning routine apps that turn waking up and getting ready into an interactive and gamified experience.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creating and improving alarm clock apps with innovative features to enhance user experience and productivity.
2. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate alarm apps with health and wellness trackers to promote healthy sleeping habits and optimize morning routines.
3. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine alarm apps with smart home devices to create a seamless wake-up experience that integrates with other smart home functionalities.
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