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Life & fun · February 17, 2011

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My Android app, SemiSilent

Long time lurker, short time member. A few weeks ago I released my new Android app, SemiSilent, which allows you to whitelist contacts so that they ring your phone even when it's on silent mode. I've found it useful when on call or when my wife is working hours that I'm sleeping. I've already released a few updates, and I'm working on adding a few more based on feedback I've gotten. I'd appreciate any feedback you'd have, whether it's feature requests, criticisms, thoughts on how to market, or any other wisdom you'd care to share. My site with information:…

My Android app, SemiSilent launched on February 17, 2011 with 11 votes, #46 of 163 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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SemiSilent is an Android app that lets users whitelist specific contacts to ring through even when the phone is set to silent mode. Designed for people who need to stay reachable to important callers during work shifts or when sleeping, the app addresses situations like on-call schedules or family emergencies. The developer has released several updates based on user feedback and continues to develop new features.

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Long time lurker, short time member. A few weeks ago I released my new Android app, SemiSilent, which allows you to whitelist contacts so that they ring your phone even when it's on silent mode. I've found it useful when on call or when my wife is working hours that I'm sleeping. I've already released a few updates…

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