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Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon

Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon
NYT Technology Saturday 22 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Emmett Lindner 1 min read
Key Points

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.)

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.)
the Speed of Carrier Pigeon Apps (ORG)
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