Call-Simulating Apps

The Knock Android App Reminds Friends to Respond to Texts

The Knock Android app offers a clever way to get people to respond back to texts. Some friends, family members and colleagues have no concept of phone etiquette when it comes to mobile messaging and this app provides the perfect wake up call. It literally simulates a call to get their attention.

Yet what the receiver sees on their end is not the same thing the Knock Android app user sees. In place of the typical accept or reject buttons, they are presented the user's original text message and they can swipe to respond either 'yes' or 'no,' or they can share their location. The Knock Android app was created by Dexetra, a Kochi, India-based company.

Call-simulating Apps
Providing a new way of communication that simulates calls instead of texts to avoid being ignored.
Mobile Etiquette Training
Supporting mobile users to be more responsive in their communication.
Conversation-initiating Technologies
Developing conversation-enabling technologies that can facilitate communication in various ways.

Sectors Adopting This

Mobile Technology
Incorporating communication tools that attempt to change mobile communication patterns.
App Development
Designing efficient mobile applications that address communication challenges.
Consumer Electronics
Developing technologies that encourage increased communication engagement across personal communication devices.
SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 45%
Activity 30%
Freshness 8%

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