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Carrier Pidge reaches 75K users and Roost 650K downloads as slow messaging apps gain traction
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Slow messaging apps that deliberately delay message delivery to "pigeon speeds" are attracting users seeking relief from constant notifications, with Carrier Pidge reaching 75K users and Roost hitting 650K downloads.
The traction of these apps signals user fatigue with real-time notification systems, which could influence how engineers design communication features and notification architectures. Understanding this trend matters for anyone building messaging or collaboration tools where notification overload is a known retention and engagement problem.
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Carrier Pidge reached 75K users and Roost reached 650K downloads.
These apps deliberately slow message delivery to what the source calls "pigeon speeds."
Users are adopting them specifically to escape constant notification fatigue.
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