We have launched a new Skype ringtone software to change some concepts about what ringtones can be. Ringtones can be assigned individually to callers, but moreover friends can send ringtones to each other expressing the mood or whatever they like. Our RipIt & RingItTM software is not intrusive but remains out of sight—but not out of hearing.
Now I have to admit that the billion dollar market for mobile ringtones has never resonated with me. The entertaining of others with my preferred musical interlude has never seemed important. Worse the fidelity of some squawking cell phone is not much to be enjoyed regardless. The polyphonic tones still make the most sense to me. Now in the world of PC calling, and Skype specifically, any ringtone could actually be heard and enjoyed if you like.
The branding of you by playing some ringtone is game for some, but RipIt & RingIt offers new richer dimensions to ringtones. I like to think of it as Message Tones, but that is just one way of thinking about it. It can be a musical interlude that has a shared meaning, or simply identifies the caller. It can be left as the ringtone indefinitely or changed when desired. It may be a mood indicator or it can simply be a spoken message. There are no bounds on making your own ringtones. It can be like a mashed-up twitter and ringtone; a twing if you like.
Ringtones as informative and fun. Not what you may think of today. You are invited to download the free software and let ‘er rip.