This Week in Mobile - Tom Horn, Creator of Tingo

TL;DR

Tango Family is a mobile and web application that helps families keep track of each other and stay connected.

Transcript

you hey everybody welcome to another episode of this week in mobile join me ashley is gather and my co-host mike hobbs as we talk about gingerbread for android the release of the next success and we chat with Tom Horn of tingo family it's this week in mobile and it's happening right now hey everybody welcome to another episode of this week in mobil... Read More

Key Insights

• 😀 Tango Family provides a mobile and web app for families to track each other's locations and maintain communication.
• 😀 The app offers messaging features and an assistance mode for emergency situations.
• 😀 Tango Family plans to introduce a paid subscription service but will continue to offer a free version of the app.
• 😀 The app is expected to expand to Android and potentially Windows Phone 7 in the future.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Tango Family ensure trust and privacy among family members?

Tango Family uses HTTPS encryption to secure family data and only makes it available to the user. The app allows parents to have more freedom with their kids while providing reassurance of their location.

Q: Does Tango Family have any plans to introduce a paid subscription model?

Yes, after stabilizing the app and receiving positive feedback, Tango Family plans to introduce a subscription service for less than $2 per month. Users can choose to continue using the app for free but without automatic location tracking.

Q: Are there any plans to release Tango Family for Blackberry or Windows Phone 7?

Tango Family does not plan to release the app for Blackberry due to different demographics. However, they are considering developing a client for Windows Phone 7 once the platform gains more popularity.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Tango Family is a mobile and web app that allows families to track each other's location in real-time.

• The app also provides messaging features and an assistance mode for emergency situations.

• The developers are planning to release a revamped user interface and expand to other platforms, such as Android and Windows Phone.