New FireChat App Lets You Message People Even If There's No Internet or Cellular Coverage

FireChat, a new app that has just been released on the App Store, lets you chat with people around you even if there is no Internet or cellular coverage.

Whether you’re on the beach or in the subway, at a big game or a trade show, camping in the wild or at a concert, or even abroad, simply fire up the app with a friend or two and find out who else is there. Get FireChat now and be ready for the next Burning Man, Wanderlust, SXSW, Super Bowl… or create your own community anywhere and start bringing people together.


The offline chatting is made possible through iOS 7's Multipeer Connectivity Framework.

Features:
• Instantly message anyone around you on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch,
• Chat and share photos with one person or with a group,
• See what people are talking about everywhere, or create conversations that only people near you can join,
• Works even without any Internet connection or any type of mobile coverage
• "Nearby chat" works best within 30 feet (10 meters) of your location
• Easy: no Facebook or email login, no password to remember,
• Use it at home or when traveling anywhere in the world,
• No significant impact on battery consumption,
• FireChat is designed for iOS 7.

You can download FireChat from the App Store for free.

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