Short story about personal digital devices

[JNPatton]

12-15 years ago, I read a short story in an anthology about a personal digital device or app fad which swept the globe. The device would beep users to perform minor tasks which would usually end up creating a random act of kindness for someone. The story progresses with a politician becoming concerned about the unknown motives of the device/app and then being driven to acceptance of the app by a series of app-driven events.

 

[otistdog]

Possibly something set in the same universe as Bruce Sterling's "Maneki Neko" (which you can legitimately read online here)? I'd definitely be interested to know the answer, if not.

 

[JNPatton]

That's it! I must have misremembered the conclusion.

Thanks.

 

[otistdog]

No problem, and welcome to the site!