# Experiential Video Messengers Walkie Talkie App Tribe Makes Video Messages Easier to Send By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-11 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkie-talkie-app References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/08/tribe-is-a-nifty-walkie-talkie-app/?ncid=rss) & [tribe.pm](http://tribe.pm/) This walkie talkie app hopes to do away with more traditional SMS texting and replace it with EM (experiential messaging). The Tribe app is a social application for iOS and Android devices that emphasizes video and design. Unlike other messaging apps where [video messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videosupport-api) are an option but not necessarily a go-to, this [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteit) competitor makes it much easier and efficient to communicate in this manner. Currently in beta, the walkie talkie app is also faster because it only takes a few taps to send a video and doesn't even have a keyboard. It is also optimized for one-hand use and has a mini mirror feature so you can make sure you are looking your best while on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experiential Messaging:** The trend of using video and design in messaging apps to enhance user experience and communication efficiency. - **Video-first Communication:** The trend of prioritizing video as the main form of communication in messaging apps, replacing traditional SMS texting. - **Efficient Video Sending:** The trend of making it quicker and easier to send videos through messaging apps, reducing the need for keyboards and multiple taps. ### Where This Applies - **Messaging Apps:** The industry that develops and provides applications for instant messaging and communication through mobile devices and computers. - **Social Networking:** The industry that focuses on the development of platforms and applications for connecting individuals and fostering digital communities. - **Mobile Apps:** The industry involved in the creation and distribution of software applications specifically designed to be used on mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md) - [Video-Style Chat App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-video-messages.md) - [Holographic AR Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-ar-messaging-app.md) - [Screen-Recording Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging-platform.md) - [Telegram-Style Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viberse-app.md) - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Social Video Reaction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seen-app.md)