Pingo: Virtual Messages

Pingo is a virtual message notification simulator that makes being alone feel a little more natural. It's not a real messenger. No server, no account, no AI. A virtual contact you create yourself sends you notifications at the time you set, in the tone you picked. Every bit of data lives only on this device and is never sent anywhere. Use it when • You're eating alone and want a natural reason to check your phone • You need an excuse to step away during a date or an awkward gathering • You want to break an uncomfortable silence Key features • Create your own virtual contacts — set a name, a photo, and a tone (Close Friend, Caring, Work Contact, Casual) • Add and choose your own message templates — mix the built-in ones with lines you write yourself, per contact • 4 scenarios — Casual, Popular, Busy, or fully Custom (set your own interval and duration) • A chat screen that feels like a…