App allows Mexicans to reach out after death


A woman explores in her smartphone the Past Post app, in Mexico City. In the land of colourful skulls and Santa Muerte, an app – Past Post – has made a surprising debut offering users to send posthumous messages and recording their last wishes to safeguard their ‘emotional legacy’ and heritage. — AFP

MEXICO CITY: Providing a welcome voice from beyond the grave, a Mexican app has been launched to store messages and last wishes for users to share with loved ones after their death.

“Mexicans laugh at death, but it’s hard for them to talk about it,” said Miguel Farrell, the creator of Past Post.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Waymo discusses raising billions at over $100 billion valuation, the Information reports
Hacking group ‘ShinyHunters’ threatens to expose premium users of sex site Pornhub
X Corp sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand
US threatens countermeasures after EU fine on Musk's X
Bank of Canada wants stablecoins to be backed by high-quality liquid assets
Factbox-From trend to mainstay: AI to cement its place at the core of 2026 investment strategies
Data and AI firm Databricks valued at $134 billion in latest funding round
Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now
Review: Defend a moving city in 'Monsters Are Coming' for PC and Xbox
Chip crunch to curb smartphone output in 2026, researcher says

Others Also Read