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Messages that embed on an incoming call.

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Narayan Babu
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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.
Dmitry Kaigorodov
Kuoll
@nyn Really great idea. Might become as big as messaging! Product hunt today is full of truly new and great products
Narayan Babu
Maker
@kuolldev Thanks. Really humbled by the turn of events.
Sishin Santhosh
It looks like you cannot use this without giving away your phone number?
Narayan Babu
Maker
@sishin_santhosh Sending flash is not like sending a message. It can be very effective if used properly, but also can be annoying, if it gets too much. So, you can only send flashes to people who are in your address book. It is the first level filter to be in someone's flash network.
Mohammed Faizan
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. http://giphy.com/gifs/southparkg...
Narayan Babu
Maker
@faizan_ke Yeah, That is my wet dream :-|
Viivi Vishnu
Awesome! This will come in handy! Like the concept and the app, but the colors are too bright and flashy.
Narayan Babu
Maker
@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?
Beatrice Leung
The 1k Project
Is this Android only? Do both parties have to have the app?
Narayan Babu
Maker
@b_wleung Yes for now. And yes.
Beatrice Leung
The 1k Project
@nyn keep us posted when/if iOS comes out! I have an Android device but won't be able to use it with most of my friends. Is there something that's blocking you guys from developing for iOS or just resources/ decided to go with Android for initial launch?
Narayan Babu
Maker
@b_wleung Actually Flash is right now a humble one man effort produt/design/coding. And I am not much of an iOS guy. Now that there is some interest, I am definitely chalking out iOS plans. Will keep you posted. :-) Thanks for the appreciation.
Sujith Gopi Nath
Concept and execution are great!! Color's can be bit lighter :)
Sainath
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?
Narayan Babu
Maker
@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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