Makers of To-Do App 'Clear' Devise New Virtual Pocket Pet for the iPhone

MacRumors · Dec 18, 2012, 03:15 PM

Clear, which was designed by Impending and Realmac Software, took the app world by storm when it was released, thanks to an innovative gesture-based interface and simple list making tools.

The team that made Clear is working on another app, one that looks just as promising. This time, though, productivity isn't the goal. Instead, the two companies have dreamed up a new virtual pet simulation game called Hatch.

Tamagotchis, those digital handheld pets that were popular in the '90's, have slowly made their way into the App Store. For example, virtual iPhone pet Hatchi has been available in the App Store since early 2012, but based on both video and screenshots, Hatch is an entirely new experience that aims to turn the iPhone itself into a companion creature.

A teaser video reveals that each user will get a pet "Fugu." The pet appears to interact with users in a variety of ways on the iPhone, including those outside the app itself, like through music playing.

As the video says, "You love your iPhone and starting early next year, it's going to love you back."

Hatch will launch in 2013, but visiting the Hatchpet website at this time presents a special opportunity to choose a Fugu in a special color when signing up for the site via email.

Article Link: Makers of To-Do App 'Clear' Devise New Virtual Pocket Pet for the iPhone

Feed Me · Dec 18, 2012, 03:17 PM

Can't wait to not download this.

ZacNicholson · Dec 18, 2012, 03:18 PM

i had one of the old ones, but i always forgot to feed it. it always died

bushido · Dec 18, 2012, 03:18 PM

"fug.u" ? ... who choose that name?

TouchMint.com · Dec 18, 2012, 03:21 PM

tamagotchi pet!!!!

Yvan256 · Dec 18, 2012, 03:22 PM

No mention about hardware and iOS requirements.

Gabichon · Dec 18, 2012, 03:23 PM

Hatchi.. then Hatch?

Way to be original.

tann · Dec 18, 2012, 03:27 PM

Man if that trailer is anything to go by I am gonna be grinning 24/7!

MattInOz · Dec 18, 2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabichon

Hatchi.. then Hatch?

Way to be original.

Who registered first the chicken or the egg?

Gabichon · Dec 18, 2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattInOz

Who registered first the chicken or the egg?

Meow

Compile 'em all · Dec 18, 2012, 03:34 PM

Not sure if I will use it but I must say it looks fantastic.

MichaelJohnston · Dec 18, 2012, 04:51 PM

So they make something to keep people productive and then give them something to keep them from being productive. Craziness or pure genius?

...or just *sigh*

cfs112 · Dec 18, 2012, 04:53 PM

I had a Tamagotchi back in the day and enjoyed for 2 weeks until I lost interest in it. This looks like a fun app, good way to introduce it to the new generation, but I'm sure attention spans have decreased since then :P

Jessica Lares · Dec 18, 2012, 05:20 PM

The only reason this is even news is because of Realmac, otherwise no one would give a [insert your choice of word here

].

Fresh Pie · Dec 18, 2012, 05:48 PM

Bah, it looks endearing and well-designed! I'll hold any criticism until after I try it out.

kas23 · Dec 18, 2012, 09:22 PM

ZOMG this is awesome news!! Mind=blown.

Verbatim Cookie · Dec 18, 2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattInOz

Who registered first the chicken or the egg?

¿Por qué no las dos?

SnowLeopard OSX · Dec 18, 2012, 10:56 PM

I'll probably be skipping out on this one.

Sayer · Dec 18, 2012, 11:54 PM

Why do so many people post about what they are not going to do? Who are you trying to impress with your apparently unlimited restraint in not getting a toy app for your not-priced-like-a-toy iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad?

Is that some kind of new hipster thing? Not getting apps?

Just you all know, I will not be going to the airport tomorrow unlike thousands of other sheeple in Austin.

D-a-a-n · Dec 19, 2012, 01:55 AM

So how much will this cost? 10 pints of beer.. a denim jeans?

Pinkie Pie · Dec 19, 2012, 05:00 AM

I'm always down for anything adorable! Trying to choose which early adopter color I want and it's tough.

filmantopia · Dec 19, 2012, 07:46 AM

I will not be getting this app. I also will not be getting a massage today. Nor will I speak Hebrew. I could go on and on, really, but, well, I won't do that either.

I WAS the one · Dec 19, 2012, 08:02 AM

really? so this is what happening... Google will make better and functional apps and Apple will make stupid apps from now on..

DavidLeblond · Dec 19, 2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I WAS the one

really? so this is what happening... Google will make better and functional apps and Apple will make stupid apps from now on..

Apple didn't make this app.

Renzatic · Dec 19, 2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sayer

Just you all know, I will not be going to the airport tomorrow unlike thousands of other sheeple in Austin.

I can't wait to not post in this thread.

Wait. I just posted in this thread. THAT IS SO IRONIC!

Dec 18, 2012, 03:15 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Makers of To-Do App 'Clear' Devise New Virtual Pocket Pet for the iPhone Clear, which was designed by Impending and Realmac Software, took the app world by storm when it was released, thanks to an innovative gesture-based interface and simple list making tools. The team that made Clear is working on another app, one that looks just as promising. This time, though, productivity isn't the goal. Instead, the two companies have dreamed up a new virtual pet simulation game called Hatch. Tamagotchis, those digital handheld pets that were popular in the '90's, have slowly made their way into the App Store. For example, virtual iPhone pet Hatchi has been available in the App Store since early 2012, but based on both video and screenshots, Hatch is an entirely new experience that aims to turn the iPhone itself into a companion creature. A teaser video reveals that each user will get a pet "Fugu." The pet appears to interact with users in a variety of ways on the iPhone, including those outside the app itself, like through music playing. As the video says, "You love your iPhone and starting early next year, it's going to love you back." Hatch will launch in 2013, but visiting the Hatchpet website at this time presents a special opportunity to choose a Fugu in a special color when signing up for the site via email. Article Link: Makers of To-Do App 'Clear' Devise New Virtual Pocket Pet for the iPhone
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Dec 18, 2012, 03:23 PM	#7
Gabichon macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada	Hatchi.. then Hatch? Way to be original.
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Dec 18, 2012, 04:53 PM	#13
cfs112 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	I had a Tamagotchi back in the day and enjoyed for 2 weeks until I lost interest in it. This looks like a fun app, good way to introduce it to the new generation, but I'm sure attention spans have decreased since then :P __________________ 2012 non-retina MBP (16GB RAM, SSD + HDD combo), iPhone 5, iPad Mini, 2007 24" iMac
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Dec 18, 2012, 05:48 PM	#15
Fresh Pie macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vermontpelier	Bah, it looks endearing and well-designed! I'll hold any criticism until after I try it out.
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Dec 18, 2012, 09:22 PM	#16
kas23 macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2007	ZOMG this is awesome news!! Mind=blown.
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Sayer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	Why do so many people post about what they are not going to do? Who are you trying to impress with your apparently unlimited restraint in not getting a toy app for your not-priced-like-a-toy iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad? Is that some kind of new hipster thing? Not getting apps? Just you all know, I will not be going to the airport tomorrow unlike thousands of other sheeple in Austin. __________________ Obama is a true statesman whose experience as a state senator, half-term US Senator & guest lecturer in a Constitutional Law class has fully prepared him to take control of our nuclear arsenal.-Me
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