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> As a web app developer, I keep an eye on those failed or lesser known products from Facebook and Google Could you provide an example or two? I wonder if you
by hdhzy 9y ago
> As a web app developer, I keep an eye on those failed or lesser known products from Facebook and Google
Could you provide an example or two? I wonder if you mean something like Buzz and Reader or something completely different.
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- mattbgates 9y agoI have seen some Google Reader alternatives. Plenty of people were upset when they got rid of it. Google also got rid of a text messaging feature in one of their apps, and people were upset about that, so taking some of these things into consideration, and rebuilding them into your own apps would certainly have that appeal.
- mattbgates 9y agoAnother thing that I think is becoming more apparent is the fact that despite the "privacy policies" of Facebook and Google, they will hand over information because they record it. With security and privacy a concern, more companies that advocate their stance and clearly state that they either do not keep the information or they do not share it is important and a big selling point, and will be in the future. Look at ProtonMail. Secure email service. It is booming in business because people are seeking alternative to Gmail, Yahoo (notorious for data breaches), and Live mail. So there is likely a huge market for this as more and more people become aware of just how much data about them is being sold to third-parties.