PYPD: Pocketed-phone concert companion that turns movement into participation
PYPD (Put Your Phone Down) by HIFI Labs Inc. is the official concert companion for the 2026 CORTIS TOUR, designed to encourage presence among attendees. The app converts fans' physical movement into a collective show metric and offers individualized post-show summaries that reflect engagement and rank. Core components listed include venue check-in, a live motion-based crowd meter, tour leaderboards, and a personalized recap. Concert-goers who want a less screen-focused live experience will find it tailored to that purpose in loud, crowded settings.
What platforms and permissions it needs
PYPD is available for Android and iOS through their respective app stores and depends on a small set of device permissions to operate at venues. The app requests access to motion sensors and location services to enable venue-based features, and it uses the device accelerometer and gyroscope for on-site input. Users should expect a brief permission flow at first launch to grant those accesses.
How it handles personal data and media capture during shows
The app is designed to avoid event photography and focuses on motion-derived data rather than media. It does not record video or take photos during performances, and location is typically checked only once during the initial check-in to confirm presence at the venue. Permissions requested are listed clearly and are limited to the sensors needed for crowd participation visualization.
Who it serves and where the format is limited
PYPD is aimed squarely at concert-goers attending the CORTIS Tour who want reduced phone distraction and a stronger live presence. HIFI Labs positions the tool as an artist-focused, community experiment rooted in its creative technology work. Reception notes describe it as a novel concert companion embraced by fans, but the tour-specific design constrains reuse for people who attend a wide variety of events or want a general-purpose concert app.
To sum up, PYPD fits a particular live-audience habit
It is a targeted companion for CORTIS Tour attendees who value present, communal concerts; its payoff depends on attending those dates and using a compatible device. It rewards fans who prefer participating with the crowd rather than recording, and it is less suitable for listeners seeking a reusable app across different tours or venues. Expect the strongest payoff during full-house shows when the collective dynamic is most pronounced.
