Handshake: From an Idea to a Working Android Prototype
Voice-cloning scams are becoming increasingly convincing. Instead of trying to determine whether a voice sounds real, Handshake explores a different approach: verify the person, not just the voice.
Over the past few days, Handshake has evolved from an initial concept into an Android prototype built around a simple idea: make it easier for families and trusted contacts to confirm each other's identity before acting on suspicious calls or urgent requests.
What's new?
- Trusted Circle: Build connections with people you trust.
- Rotating verification codes: Use changing shared codes to help verify a person's identity.
- Personal Android app: Bring the verification experience to a mobile-first interface.
- Scam-awareness tools: Explore suspicious pressure tactics and requests before making important decisions.
- Call-analysis experiments: Investigate how Handshake could provide timely assistance during calls, including calls through third-party apps.
What's next?
The focus is now on improving reliability, refining the user experience, and testing the app under real-world conditions. Call-related functionality still has technical limitations, and some features require further validation.
Handshake is a work in progress, but the mission remains the same: help people pause, verify, and avoid making costly decisions under pressure.
Don't just trust the voice. Verify the person.
Follow the project for further updates as development continues.
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