News Summary

Winnipeg-based app developer, Victor Ilunga, founder of Ilunga Technology, has introduced a new app called ‘I’m OK’ designed to help users easily check in with their loved ones. The app sends a notification to which the recipient can simply respond with an ‘OK’ via a button press. If there is no response within a set timeframe, an alert is sent to a pre-designated emergency contact along with the last known location. This location-sharing feature is optional. Initially launched on Android, the app targets the 70% global smartphone users who prefer Android, with plans for an iOS version in the future. Ilunga plans to expand the app to include multiple languages such as Russian, Chinese, and various Indian languages. The app is priced at $0.99, avoiding the subscription model to give users a sense of ownership.