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It’s no secret that many of us would be lost without our favorite apps, which let us order food and taxis and find anything we want.
But product designer Soren Iverson has taken this one to the next level by sharing bogus extra features that some would secretly wish were real.
From fake baby alerts on LinkedIn to “daddy” alerts on Instagram, Mr. Iverson posts a new hilarious idea every day to thousands of amused Twitter fans.
No stone has been left unturned in his creations, and many are likely to polarize readers between disgust and approval.
So let’s see what you think. MailOnline has put together a collection of Mr. Iverson’s craziest app ideas to date.
Mr Iverson has come up with a LinkedIn fake baby alert – to highlight which candidates have gained an edge in the industry thanks to successful connections and relatives
Product designer Soren Iverson (pictured) has come up with countless bogus app features
LinkedIn nepo babies
Whether it’s Miley Cyrus or your sister’s best friend, chances are you’ve come across someone who has gotten ahead thanks to the influence of successful family members.
But – rightly or wrongly – it is currently not easy to identify the so-called fake babies in a crowd of applicants.
That is why Mr. Iverson came up with a notice of favoritism for LinkedIn to highlight the relationships between people in the industry.
While this can be turned off for premium services, Mr Iverson suggests it could level the playing field for applicants.
In his newsletter, he wrote, “For better or worse, nepotism isn’t going anywhere. I’ve personally seen executives bring family members or friends into roles that other people had worked for for years.”
Dad Instagram Alerts
It’s not uncommon to get randomly bizarre direct messages from someone you’ve never seen.
Over the past month, we’ve seen a deluge of SHEIN scams on Instagram, bombarding thousands of users with bot messages.
Others have received unsolicited nude photos and even offensive messages.
So what if Instagram had a feature to moderate inboxes and deter unwanted attention?
This alert system can warn potential messengers that all chats are screened by dads
Last week, Mr. Iverson posted a ‘daddy’ alert system for the platform, alerting potential messengers that all chats were being overlooked by parents.
While the designer admitted that this would create a lot of tension, there’s no doubt that users would think twice before sending a strange message.
He added: ‘Anyway, people are out of control and so will send others crazy things via DM. This is especially true for single women who are most affected by this.’
Google Maps temptations
Directing users to food stores, gas stations, and post offices are among the many features of Google Maps.
But Mr Iverson suggests the app could go further, using browser history to tempt you with food the moment you get hungry.
This warning was also posted in one of his last posts, marking the nearest Taco Bell on its way to another destination.
While this can be dangerous while driving, the designer recognizes that it can be valuable if it can be adjusted.
Mr. Iverson envisioned an app where Google Maps would suggest food to you as you travel
Scarebnb
Staying in a new place can be a scary experience, with unfamiliar noises and floorboards creaking in the middle of the night.
To prepare visitors for a creepy stay, Mr. Iverson suggested the idea of Scarebnb – a spin-off of the vacation rental app we all know and love.
It allowed users to rank properties by their creepiness and add an estimate of how many ghosts are lurking inside.
He joked, “The prices are below the listing details, but you have to tap a switch in the app today to see the actual prices. For me, this is the scariest part of the whole experience.”
To prepare visitors for a creepy stay, Mr. Iverson suggested the idea of Scarebnb
Uber eats leftovers
There’s no doubt that many of us think with our stomachs when ordering food from Uber Eats – sometimes unable to finish the last bite.
But what if leftovers don’t have to go to waste and can satisfy someone else’s appetite?
In what would be a health and safety nightmare, Mr Iverson has pitched the idea of recycling ‘gently used’ food on Uber Eats.
This would come with a 60 percent discount, labeled with safety and “freshness not guaranteed” warnings.
Despite being pretty horrific, food waste is a huge problem in the UK, with Britons throwing away around 6.6 million tonnes each year.
Some companies take a much safer approach to this, including TooGoodToGo, which shows users which restaurants have unsold food at the end of each day.
In what could be a health and safety nightmare, Mr Iverson proposed the idea of recycling Uber Eats leftovers. Users would eat at their own risk with no guaranteed freshness
Netflix recommendations for mental health
After a bad day or a breakup, many of us have turned to Netflix to work through our problems.
At this point, the streaming app steps in to ask if you’re still watching after 90 minutes of movie or three TV episodes.
But Mr Iverson suggests Netflix could take another step to check in when people feel vulnerable.
He wrote, “What if there was an upsell to getting in touch with a BetterHelp therapist to talk about what you could avoid watching Netflix?
“A lot of people binge shows, and not always for the best reasons.”
Mr. Iverson said, “What if there was an upsell to getting in touch with a BetterHelp therapist to talk about what you could be avoiding by watching Netflix?”
Attitude checker
iPhones are currently well equipped to monitor personal health, with step counts, sleep monitors, and even medication planners.
Still, Mr. Iverson suggests that serial slouchers would be better served with an extra attitude check.
The designer even suggests reducing app usage if phone owners don’t correct their posture as advised.
Tons of people jumped in on Twitter and suggested that they actually pay for this feature.
Another joked, “You’re supposed to make bad drafts.”
Mr. Iverson suggests serial slouchers would be better served with an iOS attitude check
Twitter has been inundated with countless app suggestions amid Mr Iverson’s posts
Social media has been flooded with numerous other app suggestions amid Mr Iverson’s posts.
Smell detectors and outfit-picking apps were among the many suggestions put forward.
One Twitter user said, “I wish there was an app that told you how busy somewhere is. I want to know how busy H‑E‑B is right now.”
Another added: “I wish there was an app that could smell a scent and tell me what scent it is.”