# Cooperative Call-Blockers The 'Qwell' BlackBerry App Will Bar All Except Urgent Phone Calls By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwell-blackberry-app References: [bbleaks](http://www.bbleaks.com/2010/09/qwell-app-for-blackberry-blocks.html) & [qwell](https://www.qwell.com/) Whether you're at work, at study or asleep, there are plenty of times throughout the day when the 'Qwell' [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beepberry) App on your cell would help you sidestep interruptions. With this application, block lists aren't necessary to avoid unwanted calls and unknown numbers, but the program operates as a gatekeeper for your ears and attention. Anyone ringing when the 'Qwell' BlackBerry App is running will be notified that you are [taking only urgent calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refocus-on-iphone), and present him them with the option to hang up, or leave a voicemail. Any phone calls missed while the app is functioning are automatically logged within 'Qwell,' along with voicemail and messages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Call Blocking:** Opportunities for developing advanced call-blocking applications that prioritize urgent calls and minimize interruptions. - **Automated Call Logging:** Opportunities for creating apps or systems that automatically log missed calls, voicemails, and messages for easy reference. - **Selective Call Notifications:** Opportunities for designing apps that notify callers about the user's availability and offer them the choice to leave a voicemail or hang up. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing call-blocking apps with enhanced features and user-friendly interfaces. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in improving call management systems and services for both individuals and businesses. - **Technology Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing secure and privacy-focused call-blocking solutions that protect users from unwanted calls and spam. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy Silenced Call Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-unknown.md) - [Mobile Call Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/answering-machine.md) - [Distraction Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-zone.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen-app.md) - [Spam Caller Protection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livecaller.md) - [Intelligent Call Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiya-ai.md) - [NFC-Enabled Anti-Distraction Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpluq-tag.md) - [Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app.md)