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Carrier Pidge iOS App Sends Texts via Virtual Pigeons

8/17/2026

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Developer Noah Iarrobino launched the iOS app Carrier Pidge, which sends texts via virtual carrier pigeons.
The app calculates delivery time from GPS distance using a pigeon speed of 110 mph, though actual speed may vary by up to 25 %.
Each virtual bird carries a 0.2 % chance of loss or death, which deletes the message.
The service monetizes extra pigeons for up to ten simultaneous messages and plans an Android release.

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Developer Noah Iarrobino launched the iOS app Carrier Pidge, which sends texts via virtual carrier pigeons.
The app calculates delivery time from GPS distance using a pigeon speed of 110 mph, though actual speed may vary by up to 25 %.
Each virtual bird carries a 0.2 % chance of loss or death, which deletes the message.
The service monetizes extra pigeons for up to ten simultaneous messages and plans an Android release.