If your friend group or family includes multiple Playdate owners, there’s now a great way to chat amongst each other right within the device. John Simantov, the developer who gave us Kranky Cove, has released an app called HelloYellow where you can send voice messages, create group chats, and share achievements with anyone you add as a friend. It’s available to download for free from itch.io with some limitations, or $5 to get the full version. Now, excuse me while I lament being the only person in my circle with an obsession with weird little gadgets.
The app works over Wi-Fi, but you can record messages even when you’re offline that will be sent when you connect again. You can also record voice notes for yourself. The full version of HelloYellow allows messages up to 10 minutes long, while the maximum limit for messages in the free version is two minutes. Friends are added via HelloCode, and there’s an emoji library so you can send reactions.
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