Have you ever heard of an app called “Are You Dead?” How strange it sounds to hear this, an app that says you’re dead or not, right?. Just hearing the name of this app makes me think of something strange, but It set the internet on fire as soon as it was launched.
It’s a safety and check-in app from China that helps people who are living alone stay connected and protected. Special thing about its designed mainly for people living alone such as students, workers, or elderly residents to confirm they’re safe.
Since its launch, the app has gone viral in China and attracted global curiosity.
It is, in a way, a digital safety zone for us, in which we are taken care of at all times, so that if we are hurt or have been in any kind of accident, an alert can be sent as an emergency that someone will check on you if you don’t respond for a while.
How It Works:
The workflow app is so simple that you just have to tap on a button every day on a regular basis to indicate you’re alive/okay. If you miss check-ins for a couple of days, the app automatically send an alerts on a pre-selected emergency contact.
Step by step procedure:
- Simple, first of all, we will download this app from the App Store.
- And sign up and create an account in it.
- Set Emergency Contact:
- Now Choose a trusted friend or family member to alert in case of missed check-ins.
- Daily Check-In:
- Now we have to tap the button in the App daily routine. In case of missing, the alert will go to the family member we have selected.
Optional Features: And do you know Some versions also allow reminders, location sharing, or automatic calls in emergencies.
Why Did It Go Viral in China?
With its simple concept and unusual name, simple look, and way of working, The app surged to the top of paid app charts on China’s Apple App Store, which made people are curious about it worldwide
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Name controversy:
Despite its unusual name, this app is not morbid. In fact, it is just a safety and check-in app from China that helps people living alone stay connected and protected. Due to this connection and protection of people, the app has gone viral in China and attracted global curiosity.
Why was it removed?
Main reasons reported: Sensitive name “Are You Dead?”
The name “Are You Dead?” Since the word death was used in this name, which is considered socially and culturally sensitive in China.The app name has seen controversy and even temporary removal from some Chinese app stores, likely due to regulatory and public reaction to the name.
That’s why the developers had to change its name again and rebranding it as “Demumu” (for global audiences) and considering other names
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