Co-Founder Of Indian Social Network Koo Releases A New Photo Sharing App
In a fresh move to reinvent personal photo sharing, the co-founder of Indian social network Koo releases a new photo sharing app called PicSee. Available on both iOS and Android, the app aims to make sharing unfiltered photos effortless and more personal — no social feeds, no messaging apps, just instant photo exchanges with friends.
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The Rise Of Authentic Photo-Sharing Apps
Over the past few years, photo-sharing platforms have been shifting toward authenticity. Apps like Locket, Retro, and Yope have each experimented with new ways to bring back spontaneity — from lockscreen updates to private group photo journals.
Now, Mayank Bidawatka, the co-founder of Koo, is joining that movement with PicSee, designed to change how we rediscover forgotten photos of friends buried in our camera rolls.
How PicSee Works
PicSee automatically scans your camera roll to detect photos featuring your friends. Once detected, it organizes those images and lets you share them without needing to send messages through apps like WhatsApp or Instagram.
“Your friends probably have hundreds of photos of you that you’ve never seen,” Bidawatka said. “PicSee solves that by surfacing those photos and sharing them easily.”
Built On Simplicity And Smart Sharing
When you add friends on PicSee and they accept your request, the app sends them a first batch of photos featuring them. After that, PicSee keeps working in the background — automatically identifying new photos and prompting you to share them.
If you don’t take action within 24 hours, PicSee automatically sends the photos — giving you the option to review or delete any images beforehand. All photos remain locally stored on your device, ensuring privacy and control.
Privacy, Control, And Recall Features
Unlike other apps that upload everything to the cloud, PicSee keeps your photos local. You can also recall images after sending them, instantly removing them from the receiver’s PicSee gallery. This feature emphasizes user trust and control — something many social platforms overlook.
From Koo To PicSee: A New Beginning
After the shutdown of Koo in 2024 following failed buyout talks, Bidawatka redirected his focus toward solving what he calls “the personal photo-sharing problem.” His new venture reflects a shift from public conversations to intimate, real-life connections through photos.
“After Koo shut down, I wanted to work on something that solves a genuine daily problem — sharing memories that matter,” he said.
The Future Of Personal Photo Sharing
With PicSee, Bidawatka is betting on a return to personal, authentic photo-sharing experiences. The app’s local-first approach, privacy features, and automation could position it as a refreshing alternative in a crowded photo-sharing landscape.
As the co-founder of Indian social network Koo releases a new photo sharing app, it’s clear he’s not done reshaping how people connect online — this time, one photo at a time.
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