Imagine your son has a basketball tournament in three days, and today you have the ability to record a congratulatory statement and a photo that he will be able to view days after what we hope will be his big win.
Now, imagine, your daughter's boyfriend has revealed to you that he's going to propose to her in a few short days, and you have the ability to record your sentiments and allow her to view it after she's said "YES!"
Imagine no more --- North Minneapolis natives, Kofi Onumah (34), Ryan Taylor (34), and Kammron Taylor have created an app that makes this possible! Onumah and the Taylor brothers are excited about the possibilities this new invention brings. In a world where Snapchat, Instagram, and Vine are very important to social networking and communication, there is a place for picFuture.
The idea for picFuture was conceptualized in early 2014. After considering a few other photo-sharing concepts Ryan Taylor finally settled on an app that could add wonder and suspense to photo sharing. All born and raised in North Minneapolis; Kofi Onumah, a pharmacist; Ryan Taylor, a Business Consultant; and Kammron Taylor, currently in his 7th year of Pro Basketball. These young men are forward thinking and ambitious:
When asked about the capabilities of this app, this is what Mr. Onumah had to say:
Why do you feel this app is relevant?
Making people wait a day to see a photo from a loved one or friend adds intrigue, suspense and wonder. What did they send this time? Who else is in the pic? What does this tease mean? These are all questions you ask yourself when a friend sends you a pic through picFuture
Have you tested the app yet?
Yes, we had extensive alpha testing with friends and family and the app is currently in beta and available on the Apple App Store.
How does the app work?
You take a pic and add a short tease, for example Kammron may take a pic of his basketball team in the locker room after a big win and add the tease “we did it bro!” You select a friend and select tomorrow (or a date further into the future). Ryan would be notified right away and be able to see Kammron’s tease “we did it bro” but can’t see the actual pic until tomorrow arrives. Ryan, is now excited because he knows this is huge! It's like receiving a present and not being able to open it until the next day.
How far into the future can messages be received?
10 days
What is your goal for this app?
To follow in the paths of Instagram and Snapchat, by becoming a go-to app for picture sharing
How much does the app cost?
It’s free and available for free in the Apple App Store at the following link. https://picfuture.com/iphone
How many users do you have now?
We are very excited about our user growth and we understand that with new products we must continue to advertise and build a user base. Our first milestone is 10,000 active users and we’re not quite there yet. You’ll know when we are.
These young men have created an app that makes it exciting to celebrate special moments, successes, and spontaneity. Download the app and then hold on to your bootstraps because millions will be utilizing this app to celebrate today in the near picfuture.
De'Vonna Pittman is an author & blogger in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Find her memoir "My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth at https://www.createspace.com/3775710
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