Jon Simantov has introduced helloyellow, a voice-messaging app for the Playdate handheld console. The app offers both free and premium versions, enhancing connectivity through voice messages, group chats, and emojis.
Features and Functionality
helloyellow utilizes Wi-Fi for sending messages, but users can record offline messages that dispatch once reconnected. The app permits voice notes for personal use, integrating hellocodes for adding friends and providing an emoji library for chat reactions.
- Free Version: Allows voice messages up to two minutes.
- Paid Version: Message limit extends to 10 minutes, priced at $5.
Availability and Access
Released on 2025-11-29, helloyellow is available for download on the Playdate store. Initially free, users can unlock full functionality via the premium purchase, broadening engagement options.
The introduction of helloyellow promises to enhance user interaction on Playdate, expanding communication capability beyond traditional text inputs.
