The new Apple operating system, iOS 10, lets users place stickers over top of iMessage conversations, and the Phoneys app is taking advantage of that feature in a hilarious way. The prank app makes it look as though the other side of a conversation said something that was actually input by the original sender.
Because the messages in the Phoneys app are all stickers, they are pre-written (rather than originally written by the user.) Nonetheless, many of the messages are just vague enough to fit into a variety of scenarios. For instance, one of the Phoneys app stickers read "You're 100% right," a statement that many text arguers wish would get written more often.
However, other messages in the Phoneys app, like "Who cares if it's a school night? Stay out as late as you want!" are tailored to more specific scenarios.
What's Driving This Trend
- Prank Message Apps
- Opportunity for developers to create more prank message apps using the sticker feature on iOS.
- Sticker-based Conversations
- Potential for businesses to utilize sticker-based conversations to engage with customers in a fun and interactive way.
- Customizable Sticker Templates
- Demand for customizable sticker templates that allow users to create their own prank messages.
Who This Affects Most
- Mobile App Development
- Mobile app developers can tap into the growing market of prank message apps.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising agencies can explore the use of sticker-based conversations as a unique promotional tool.
- Graphic Design
- Graphic designers can create customizable sticker templates for prank message apps.
