There’s no shortage of social messaging apps these days. From the extremely popular WhatsApp and its alternatives to secure messaging apps, the list is practically endless. And though the core purpose of these apps is the same, they all differ from each other in one or more ways. But as popular as they are, nearly all these messaging apps require you to use both your hands for typing texts and doing audio/video chats. And that makes using them quite a hassle, especially in situations when you’re preoccupied.
Not anymore, as Tribe (Android, iOS) is there to help. Taking cues from the “Walkie-Talkie” method of communication, Tribe lets you exchange short audio/video messages that disappear after they are opened. With its primary functionality revolving around exchanging short audio/video messages and photos that self-destruct on being opened, Tribe is nearly identical in working to the hugely popular Snapchat. But Tribe is simpler, easier, and works perfectly with one hand. And that makes it one of the better Snapchat alternatives out there. However, unlike Snapchat, Tribe doesn’t notify the sender if a mobile screenshot of a message is taken, so that’s something to be kept in mind.
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Tribe’s ridiculously simple to use (by its own words, usable with one thumb) and has a few nifty extras as well. Let’s jump in and find out a bit more.
Getting Started with Tribe
To get started with Tribe, just register with your cellular number, and you’re in. The app can optionally sync with your contact book to automatically add existing Tribe users to your friend list. In addition, you can also add contacts via auto-assigned, four-character PINs that are unique for every user, for more security. Once that’s out of the way, you’re good to go!
Sending Messages with Tribe
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Tribe shows your contacts as a vertically scrolling grid of colorful squares. Above that, there’s a freely movable, floating “box” that acts as a viewfinder for the device’s camera, and also lets you toggle between three messaging modes, namely front camera, rear camera, and audio-only.
- Once you’ve selected a messaging mode by tapping on the viewfinder, simply tap and hold on a contact to record a short (max. ~10 seconds) audio or video message and release to send it.
- If you want to send a photo instead, just tap once.
- Once you send a message, you have 3 seconds to cancel it. That’s how simple it is.
Receiving Messages
When an audio/video message is opened by the recipient, it plays back in full-screen in a loop, and the sender receives a notification. When the message is read and closed, it’s deleted forever from Tribe’s servers, thus making Tribe pretty useful for having short, private conversations.
Tribe can also include the sender’s context-based information, such as location and weather in the audio/video message. However, this can easily be disabled in the settings. Other than that, you can also optionally allow the recipient(s) to save the messages you send to them.
Other notable features:
- Preload messages in the background.
- Block contacts.
- On-demand support from the founding team.
- Pull down on the screen to search contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use Tribe on both Android and iOS devices?
- Yes, Tribe is available for both Android and iOS devices.
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How long can audio/video messages be in Tribe?
- Audio/video messages in Tribe can be up to approximately 10 seconds long.
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Can I save messages in Tribe?
- By default, messages in Tribe are deleted after being opened. However, you can choose to allow recipients to save the messages if you prefer.
Conclusion
With all the popular instant messaging apps becoming too heavy and inefficient to use, Tribe impresses with its simplistic approach towards exchanging self-destructing audio/video messages and photos, rocket fast. Although it’s a bit glitchy (which is fine, given it’s still in beta), it works pretty well for what it is. Give it a shot, and let us know what you think of it in the comments below.
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