It appears that Peach is trying to whet the appetites of desktop users.
Created by Vine co-founder Dom Hoffman, Peach is the messaging app that took the Internet by storm when it was released earlier this month for iOS. Combining elements from Slack and Twitter, Peach allows users to enter in "magic words" that serve as commands to enable the user to post a gif, a drawing, the song they are currently listing to and more.
It became such an overnight sensation that an unofficial Android version called Nectarine launched to cater to non-Apple audiences. The team at Peach has previously stated that it is working on the official Android app.
However, many now believe that Peach was nothing more than a fad. In fact, according to the app analytics and data platform App Annie, downloads for the social media app continue to decrease.
However, those who are still using Peach can hang onto hopes that it will continue to catch on with its latest launch for the Web.
Just don't get too excited, Android users. In order to access the Peach desktop client, the user must first create an account on their iPhones.
The desktop version is in its "very early" stage, serving as mostly an interface to chat with friends. Users cannot use magic words to create interactive and entertaining posts, but they can insert gifs.
Still, it serves as a way for the user to see all their friends' feeds from one location, and makes scrolling through posts much easier compared with when on the iPhone. The platform will also automatically refresh, so users can keep Peach open while checking emails and browsing Facebook.
Hoffman released the desktop version's source code on GitHub to provide access to third-party developers.
He said he is building the "unofficial" desktop client in his spare time, so be on the lookout for what's to come.
Source: Product Hunt
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