# Multimodal Messaging Apps The Blappy App is Designed For People Living With Certain Disabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Blappy-messaging-app References: [iris.theaureview](http://iris.theaureview.com/ue-announce-new-app-features-that-allow-you-to-connect-50-speakers-together/) & [blappy.cesya.es](http://blappy.cesya.es/) Blappy is an innovative new smartphone messaging app that is designed to make it a little easier for people suffering from different degrees of [auditory and visual disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-special-interest-group) to go about communicating with other people by making use of different sensory inputs and outputs. Currently only available for Android devices, the Blappy messaging app is capable of [converting text messages into voice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-transcription) and vice-versa, with users also given the ability to attach high-quality images. The screen also has an easy-to-use zoom feature that will help people with visual disabilities. Carried out as part of a program run by the Charles III University of Madrid, this messaging app is a great example of existing technologies used to augment and ease the day-to-day lifestyle and communication needs of people with visual and auditory impairments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multimodal Messaging:** Messaging apps will incorporate different sensory inputs and outputs. - **Accessibility Technologies:** Technologies will focus on easing the day-to-day lifestyle and communication needs of people with disabilities. - **Assistive Communication:** Communication tools will help people with visual and auditory impairments to go about daily routines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Innovative messaging apps will create new opportunities for telecom companies to serve customers with disabilities. - **Healthcare:** Assistive communication tools will be an important segment of healthcare technology, and other health apps may adapt to to accommodate users with disabilities. - **Education:** Multimodal messaging apps with accessibility features will help facilitate education for individuals with visual and auditory impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Accessible Vatican Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vatican-app.md) - [Supportive Accessible Communication Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-communication.md) - [Inclusive Audio Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-vibe.md) - [Assisted Speech Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-relate.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md)