# App-Enabled Emoting As face time dwindles, consumers turn to apps for help expressing feelings. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 18, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appenabled-emoting ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the App-Enabled Emoting trend? **App-Enabled Emoting:** Digital interaction has created a generation awkward when it comes to face-to-face socializing, which has resulted in apps that coach them on how to interact. This shift towards digital social direction identifies consumer preference for autonomy and guidance throughout even the most rudimentary of actions. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 22 to Jul 19, 2014 - Published: Jul 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the App-Enabled Emoting trend ### App-Enabled Emoting Apps that coach users on how to interact identify consumer preference for autonomy and guidance, resulting in a shift towards digital social direction. ### AI Empathy-Building Apps AI-based apps like 20 Day Stranger help people build empathy by connecting two anonymous strangers and sharing their daily experiences for a set period. ### Personal Messaging Apps Apps like Xpress that use facial recognition to allow users to send emotional selfies open new opportunities for personal messaging. ## What the App-Enabled Emoting trend means for industry ### For Digital Coaching Industry Apps that coach users on socializing can spark the growth of a new digital coaching industry. ### For AI-Based Socializing Industry AI-based solutions that automate socializing can emerge as a new industry to address the growing problem srelated to face-to-face communication. ### For Anonymous Social Networking Industry The trend towards anonymous social networks like Awkward app can create new use cases and opportunities for social networking platforms. ## Trend signals for App-Enabled Emoting Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 83%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 83% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the App-Enabled Emoting trend 5 featured examples from May 22 to Jul 19, 2014. - [Texting Analysis Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-to-text-back): The Texty Time App Shows When to Text Back or If You're Too Clingy (Category: Tech) Implication: Text analysis apps present opportunities for marketing industries to personalize communication with their customers, leading to better engagement and conversion rates. - [Professional Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-app): LinkedIn's Connected App Strengthens Business Relationships (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the opportunity to create innovative networking apps with personalized features and real-time updates. - [Emotional Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpress): The Xpress App Uses Replaces Emojis with Your Own Expressive Selfies (Category: Tech) Implication: The Xpress app disrupts the messaging app industry by introducing facial recognition and real-time emotional expression as a new way of communication. - [Video Confession Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-confessions): The Awkward App Lets You Record Anonymous Video Confessions to Friends (Category: Tech) Implication: The mental health and wellness industry can leverage the trend of anonymous video confession apps to provide support and resources for individuals seeking emotional release and as… - [Empathy-Building Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-day-stranger): 20 Day Stranger Allows Anonymous Strangers to Share Experiences (Category: Tech) Implication: As app technology continues to evolve, there is a significant opportunity for developers to create more empathy-building apps like 20 Day Stranger. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)