New Brazilian app allows you to discover and communicate with people close to you, even without internet

The title may look “Clickbait”, but in exaggeration: the Popin * it really works like that, thanks to Bluetooth LE technology.


Popin app icon *

Although it is currently only in English, the application was created by Brazilians from XRay Soft. developer responsible for games like A Pig’s Dream and Natural Basketball.

The great thing about the app is that, to work well, it needs to be installed (but not necessarily open, it's worth noting) on ​​iPhones near you. In other words, the whole success of it depends on a massive adoption.

As the video shows, when you meet people close to you you can communicate from within Popin *, even using emoticons from a cart “carousel”. It also allows you to send “secret” content, which is difficult to see by those close to you.

Popin * s needs a connection to login with Facebook. Then, you can even be on a boat at sea or inside the subway that it works on.

Future versions of the app will incorporate Apple Watch support and localization for several languages, including of course Portuguese.