Walkie-talkie communication app
ten ten - close friends only is a free social application for mobile developed by Ten Ten. It's a communication tool that lets users communicate through voice chats. It mimics the experience of using walkie-talkie devices and works seamlessly in the background even when their screens are off.
Similar in concept to Walkie-Talkie - Friends Chat or Voxer Walkie Talkie Messenger, ten ten - close friends only makes it easy to communicate by voice in real-time. It boasts a simple and intuitive user interface for beginners and works through one-on-one or group chats for added privacy and security.
Hold to talk
Walkie-talkie two-way communications technology has been around for decades and used for short-range voice communications through specialized radio devices. While it has been superseded by modern mobile phones, the concept is still being utilized in other ways to this day. Examples include apps that allow for private voice chats with two or more people, and ten ten - close friend only is one.
This communication app only features a simple UI with a scrollable row of icons below. Swipe right to add a contact for either a one-on-one or group conversation. If you want to send a voice message to everyone, align it to yourself and tap and hold to speak. To send a private message, align the center icon to that person and do the same process.
Voice messages are sent and received pretty much instantly and the best part is that you will still hear what your friends and family are saying even when your display is turned off. One thing to keep in mind, though, is there have been numerous reports of users experiencing connection issues when sending voice chats. Hopefully, these get addressed as soon as possible.
Modern application
All in all, the ten ten - close friends only app takes an old concept and injects a modern twist to offer a fun implementation of voice chats. It is easy to use and works in both private and group settings depending on your preference. Aside from the issues with connectivity mentioned above, this is worth checking out if you've been looking for this kind of solution.
