Why not merge the two services? Google+ and Google buzz?
I know that Buzz is more like twitter, and Google+ is more like facebook – but if they retain their difference, then what is their differentiator from twitter and facebook?
If the number of characters and quick uploading through mobile was an issue, now it is no longer so – both twitter and facebook are available on mobile devices. So does it not make sense to merge the two services?
Almost everyone will have a tribute to Steve. So, me too…..
One either likes Apple products, or hate them – or just simply ignore them. But no one will deny the fact that each one of the products have been innovative – true thought leadership. The products did not address a market demand, but created one – the mac, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad.
Whatever your reason for liking or disliking the product, you will always see a marketing strategy behind the innovative line of products.
I have never been a fan of Apple products ever since my first encounter with the Mac in 1988. Never liked the iPod because I used to – and still – hate the idea of an earphone churning out music in my ears. I was excited when iPhone was released. But when I had the opportunity to play around with it in lat 2007, I was disappointed. I always felt that Apple products, with their limited functionality, address only a niche market segment that has no need / desire to experiment with the new, only use the product as is, the way it is churned out. The new iPhone is, of course, much better – but the impression stuck on. When iPad was released, I was – as always - skeptical. But when I had the opportunity to play around with it, I was impressed. First time ever, I was impressed with an Apple product ! I tried out the Samsung 7″ galaxy tab – I was disappointed ! I tried out the Samsung 10″ tab – really an excellent piece. But my respect for the iPad stays on. Impressive piece. The concept, the experience. Amazing.
Steve had converted yet one more person – to be his fan.
RIP
