Cat -- selfie App

November 2, 2013

This week developer Acceleroto released a very simple app for iOS devices called Cat Selfie. It's designed to let your cat take pictures of itself!

Cat Selfie puts a 'flaming laser' on your iOS screen, which bounces around. This should attract the attention of any self respecting cat, and when it tries to catch the laser by hitting the screen, a photo will be taken with the front camera. Photos are automatically saved to your camera roll, where you can review what your cat has done.

The app has already been updated to version 1.0.1, which fixes a bug that saw the app screen go black after taking a photo. The developers point out that you must give the app access to your photos, or it won't be able to save the selfies. Acceleroto also claim the app is ideal for babies and toddlers, and point out that if your cat has sharp claws, you may want to use a screen protector.

Cat Selfie is very simple, and might be improved by offering something like alternative things for your cat to hunt on screen, in case the flaming laser gets boring...

Beckoning Cat

An old Japanese tradition, the Maneki Neko has become a popular collector's item all over the globe. Not only is the Maneki Neko a loveable figurine for collection, its story is fascinating. There are many legends of its origin, and superstitions abound about the Beckoning Cat.

Today, 70% of lucky cats sold have both paws raised (to beckon both customers and money), 20% have the right paw raised (money) and 10% have the left paw raised (customers). The economic crisis is continuing in Japan. People and companies have adjusted their wishes, and the maneki neko, always a bellwether of the economy, has adapted to the times.

Another interesting bit of trivia is that in Japan, the Beckoning Cat shows its "palm" outward, to simulate the way the Japanese beckon. However, the "Dollar Cat," made for export, shows the back of the paw outward, to represent the beckoning gesture in European countries and America. Thus, commerce has a way of taking care of cultural differences, to please all collectors.

Good night ...

Kitty mumu

Cute family !