Ask HN: In what situations would you want your phone to call you?

Re:Ask HN: In what situations would you want your phone to c... by eimrine on Monday September 08, 2025 @12:51AM (#45164729)

I have no need for that, because I am an old male. But I have an idea that modern phones and/or social network are too fit to female needs and point of view, (I am called a misogynist every time I speak like this) and your feature can deliver a good use for a woman who wants to leave the friend's house and other situations from your list.

O tempora o mores - I don't want to be a friend to anyone who needs a fake impression of an incoming call with a fake speech to a fake interlocutor.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: In what situations would you want your phone to c... by chetansorted on Monday September 08, 2025 @01:04AM (#45164784)

Totally fair — it’s not something everyone would need. What I’ve found is some people (especially women, or folks dealing with social anxiety) feel much safer or more in control when they can trigger a real, short, believable call. Think of a scenario a creep following a woman walking alone, creepy taxi driver? They would feel safer triggering a call.

That’s the angle I’m exploring with ComfortCall — not fake conversations, but genuine, on-demand interruptions that give you an out when you need one.

[ Parent | on HN ]