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flag A Chinese app that alerts contacts if users don’t check in daily has gone viral worldwide, despite its morbid name.

flag A Chinese app called "Are You Dead?" flag has gone viral among young adults and expatriates, offering daily check-ins to alert emergency contacts if users fail to respond, addressing fears of dying alone. flag Developed by three post-1995 entrepreneurs in Zhengzhou for about 1,000 yuan, it now costs 8 yuan ($1.15) and ranks among the top paid utility apps in the US, Singapore, Australia, and other countries. flag Despite criticism over its morbid name, the app has gained over 100 times its original download rate, prompting server upgrades and a planned funding round to raise one million yuan by selling 10% of the company. flag The developers, Moonscape Technologies, are considering a rebrand and exploring a new product for elderly users amid China’s aging population.

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