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Eddie
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A task manager app that uses efficient, OS-level geofencing to trigger relevant to‑do reminders precisely when users arrive at specific locations, without draining battery. It links saved tasks to real-world places so users get context-aware notifications only when they enter those areas.

12/16/2025, 1:41:00 PM
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Idea Summary

Clear problem statement + assumptions to validate

Summary
A task manager app that uses efficient, OS-level geofencing to trigger relevant to‑do reminders precisely when users arrive at specific locations, without draining battery. It links saved tasks to real-world places so users get context-aware notifications only when they enter those areas.
Problem Statement
People frequently forget to complete location-dependent tasks (e.g., buying items at a store or picking up prescriptions) because generic time-based reminders are easy to miss or poorly timed, while current location-based reminders often drain battery or are unreliable, leading users to stop using them.
Key Assumptions
  • Users value precise, location-triggered reminders enough to adopt a new task manager or migrate from their current solution
  • Native geofencing APIs on major mobile platforms are reliable and accurate enough in real-world conditions to trigger reminders at the right time and place
  • Battery-efficient, background geofencing will be noticeably better (and marketable) compared to existing location-based reminder apps that users perceive as draining or unreliable
  • Users are willing to invest the effort to tag tasks with specific locations or store types (e.g., any grocery store vs. a particular chain) rather than just using simple lists
  • Mobile OS limitations on background activity and geofence counts will not prevent the app from handling a typical user’s number of locations and tasks
  • Privacy and data security concerns around storing and using location data will not significantly deter target users from enabling always-on location permissions
Use Cases
  • A parent maintains a shared shopping list and gets a notification with all pending grocery items as soon as they walk into their usual supermarket, without having to open the app or remember to check the list.
  • A patient sets a reminder to pick up a prescription at their local pharmacy and receives a prompt when they enter the pharmacy’s geofenced area, even if they stopped there unexpectedly on the way home.
  • A busy professional creates tasks tied to different office locations (e.g., main office, client site, coworking space) and is reminded to complete specific actions or drop off materials when they arrive at each respective location.
  • A homeowner adds a task to buy paint supplies at any home improvement store, and the app triggers the reminder when they enter any configured home improvement chain near them, not just a single fixed address.
  • A user planning errands for the weekend sets up location-based tasks for multiple stops (bank, post office, dry cleaner), and as they move through town, the app surfaces the relevant tasks at each destination without manual checking.