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Does not seems like a good fit for me. Apple is probably rethink its social networking strategy after Ping fails. Twitter API from within iOS is just more like
by jemeshsu 15y ago
Does not seems like a good fit for me. Apple is probably rethink its social networking strategy after Ping fails. Twitter API from within iOS is just more like a testbed. It has some form of messaging in FaceTime and the upcoming iMessage. It has a successful GameCentre social networking platform. We probably will see some social networking feature in iCloud v2 but I'm guessing it will serve a purpose such as for iTunes (Ping) or for games (GameCentre). Maybe for mobile payment purpose? Apple has the foundation for a commercial social networking platform as there is a large percentage of Apple ID that is tied to credit cards. We probably will see some hints of what to come at WWDC 2012.
Commercialisation is one reason why Google+ wants you to use real name. And I believe whatever Apple build, it will not be just Facebook like but rather have hints of social networking here and there.