Cahoots Networks announced today the release of Cahoots 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Cahoots is a group communication tool that uses push notifications for immediate group chat. Push notifications alert every group member of a new message, as soon as it is sent. The system is responsive enough for cohesive live group chat, and stores messages locally and on the server, to track entire threads. Users can create and join multiple groups, as well as send invites directly from the app.
Ann Arbor, MI – Cahoots Networks announced today the release of Cahoots, an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Cahoots is a group communication tool that uses push notifications for immediate group chat. Using a simple, polished interface, with design cues from the built-in SMS application, Cahoots allows groups of users to stay in touch. Push notifications alert every group member of a new message, as soon as it is sent. The system is responsive enough for cohesive live group chat, and stores messages locally and on the server, to track entire threads.
Users can create and join multiple groups, as well as send invites directly from the app. Invites are also delivered via push notification, making ad-hoc groups easy to create. Cahoots is designed for co-workers, sports teams, traveling, special events, or any time one needs to stay in touch with a group of people.
Features:
* Create and join an unlimited number of groups
* Push notifications notify all group members of a new message, even when the app isn’t running
* Invite new members to a group from a phone’s contact list OR by sharing a group’s name
* Invitations are delivered via push notification and can be immediately accepted
* Chat history is stored on servers and phone: the entire conversation is always visible, regardless of network coverage
* No SMS fees
* No advertisements
Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod Touch
* iPhone OS 3.0 or greater
Pricing and Availability:
Cahoots 1.0 is $1.99 (USD) and available exclusively through the App Store.
Cahoots 1.0: http://www.cahoots.net/
Purchase and Download: http://www.cahoots.net/app
Cahoots Networks is a software studio based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, devoted to building high-quality web and mobile applications, for consumers and business. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.