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Life & fun · June 21, 2012

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TapChat is mobile IRC done right

TapChat is mobile IRC done right launched on June 21, 2012 with 36 votes, #51 of 409 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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TapChat is a mobile application that brings IRC (Internet Relay Chat) functionality to smartphones. It allows users to connect to IRC networks and participate in chat channels on the go. The app is designed for people who want to access IRC communities from mobile devices with a streamlined interface suited to touch screens and mobile connectivity. TapChat launched in 2012 and focuses on making the classic IRC protocol accessible and usable on modern mobile platforms.

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