# Sound-Wave Apps The Chirp App Forwards Messages Through Sound By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chirp-app References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670455/chirp-an-app-that-uses-a-song-to-share-pics) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/technology/chirping_data_to_friends_and_colleagues_through_chirpio_23063.asp) Animal Systems makes [file sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-share) easy and fun with the new Chirp App. You’ll be able to [send pictures, links or notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow) to friends and family by simply [playing a few notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clap-detector), which they then record. Once recorded the receiver of the message can instantly upload the message. Your smartphone can send the message via phone to phone or phone to computer. It’ll be much easier to load images to your computer, since you won’t have to use a USB cord. According to Co.Design, “Any speaker system in the entire world could, theoretically, send out a chirp. That means radios, televisions, ATMs and restaurants offering discounts to people walking by on the street.” This is a totally exciting new way to connect to family and friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sound-wave Communication:** The use of sound waves as a means of communication and file sharing offers disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as advertising, marketing, and education. - **Alternative File Sharing:** New sound-based file sharing apps are disrupting traditional means of sharing files, offering opportunities for industries such as media, entertainment, and technology. - **Audio Marketing:** The rise of sound-wave communication technology presents new opportunities for industries to explore innovative audio-based marketing strategies. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** The use of sound-wave communication technology presents new possibilities for advertising campaigns that utilize audio-based marketing strategies. - **Media:** The alternative file sharing capabilities of sound-wave apps create opportunities for media companies to explore new methods of content distribution. - **Technology:** Sound-wave apps and alternative forms of file sharing offer disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies looking to create new and innovative communication tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Productivity Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chirp-ai.md) - [Internet-Free Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitchat.md) - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md) - [Sound-Localizing Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcam-go.md) - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Accessible Audio Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-sharing1.md) - [Important Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finhapp.md) - [Digital Touch Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisstouch.md)