Yahoo's new Squirrel app may seem like every other chat app, but its focus on group chats and organization sets it apart from the myriad of chatting services. The app is currently on invite-only mode but is available for both iOS and Android. Early reports on the app have described it as "a more consumer-friendly version of popular workplace chat app Slack," especially in its ability to neatly organize conversations and with a focus on group and collaborative chats.
The current description offered by Yahoo on the Squirrel app describes the service as a way to keep up with chats "without getting lost in the noise." The app attempts to facilitate this claim in it features by offering rooms to chat in, secret rooms for private conversations and blasts that show up to everyone on a group chat or contact list. The Squirrel app will also allow for document sharing, video sharing and photo sharing.
Group-Focused Chat Apps
The New Squirrel App Feels Like a More Personal Slack Chat
Trend Themes
1. Group-focused Chat Apps - Group-focused chat apps are becoming popular and Yahoo's new Squirrel app may be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for team-oriented business communication.
2. Neat Conversation Organization - Neat conversation organization is a new trend in chat apps, and Squirrel offers an opportunity for businesses to keep their group communication easily organized.
3. Consumer-friendly Chat Apps - Consumer-friendly chat apps, like Squirrel, offer easy and enjoyable ways for businesses to collaborate with each other.
Industry Implications
1. Communication Technology - Communication technology companies could benefit from exploring the trend of group chat apps, like Squirrel, for potential innovative communication services.
2. Collaboration Software - Collaboration software businesses could explore the trend of neat conversation organization in chat apps, and develop services that focus on improving teamwork and productivity.
3. Mobile Applications - As mobile applications continue to be relevant, there is an opportunity for mobile app companies to develop new consumer-friendly chat apps, like Squirrel, that cater to specific industries.