Playdate Owners Rejoice: Cute Voice Messaging App Now Available
For those stuck in a tech rut with friends or family who also own Playdate devices, the wait is over. Developer Jon Simantov has brought some much-needed camaraderie to this niche gaming console with the release of helloyellow – an app that lets users send voice messages, create group chats, and share achievements all within the device itself.
The free app can be downloaded from itch.io, but its full capabilities will cost $5. According to Simantov, who also created Cranky Cove for the Playdate, this new app is a labor of love aimed at fostering social connections among users – even if those users are as particular about their gadgets as I am.
So what does helloyellow have in store? For starters, it allows you to record and send voice messages over Wi-Fi. This feature doesn't rely on an internet connection, so you can still send a message when your device is offline – they'll be sent once you reconnect. Users can also record voice notes for themselves, providing a bit of audio therapy whenever needed.
One notable limitation in the free version: it caps messages at two minutes long. However, users with the full version will enjoy the luxury of sending up to 10-minute-long messages.
Adding friends on hellocodes (think digital keys) and an emoji library add some much-needed flair to these voice messages, allowing users to send reactions and show they care about what others are saying – even if it's just a fleeting thought or joke.
For those stuck in a tech rut with friends or family who also own Playdate devices, the wait is over. Developer Jon Simantov has brought some much-needed camaraderie to this niche gaming console with the release of helloyellow – an app that lets users send voice messages, create group chats, and share achievements all within the device itself.
The free app can be downloaded from itch.io, but its full capabilities will cost $5. According to Simantov, who also created Cranky Cove for the Playdate, this new app is a labor of love aimed at fostering social connections among users – even if those users are as particular about their gadgets as I am.
So what does helloyellow have in store? For starters, it allows you to record and send voice messages over Wi-Fi. This feature doesn't rely on an internet connection, so you can still send a message when your device is offline – they'll be sent once you reconnect. Users can also record voice notes for themselves, providing a bit of audio therapy whenever needed.
One notable limitation in the free version: it caps messages at two minutes long. However, users with the full version will enjoy the luxury of sending up to 10-minute-long messages.
Adding friends on hellocodes (think digital keys) and an emoji library add some much-needed flair to these voice messages, allowing users to send reactions and show they care about what others are saying – even if it's just a fleeting thought or joke.
i was dying waiting for this! playdate owners can finally have some fun with friends without needing an external device 
. helloyellow seems like a great way to bridge the gap between gamers and non-gamers alike. the fact that it lets you record voice messages when offline is genius 
. plus, who doesn't love sending 10-minute-long voice messages 
? $5 for full features isn't too shabby either 
. i'm definitely downloading this ASAP 
Playdate owners have been missing out on so many social features and helloyellow is finally bringing some life to our little consoles 
! the voice messaging feature is genius, no need for internet just send it over Wi-Fi when you're offline is a total game changer 
. also, who doesn't love emojis? I'm already imagining sending silly voices to my friends and family on hellocodes 
can't wait to try out the full version and upgrade to the 10-minute messages 
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It's just gonna add to clutter and make it harder to find that one game you wanted to play. And $5 for a basic version? That's steep if you ask me... 
Can't say I'd use it myself, but to each their own, right? 
$5 fee 4 full features tho idk w8ing is over for those stuck in a tech rut 