Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)
Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon
Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)
By Emmett Lindner
Saturday, August 22, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:09 PM UTC
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