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I'm surprised that Apple or Google hasn't integrated a business card app of some sort and accompanying file format. Like a digital rolodex. I don't need my plum
by russellbeattie 3y ago
I'm surprised that Apple or Google hasn't integrated a business card app of some sort and accompanying file format. Like a digital rolodex. I don't need my plumber, accountant, dry cleaner, or a zillion random people I meet at a tech conference in my contacts/address book, even if they're grouped. Exchanging info by giving them my phone number/email is usually a lot more than I want, and URLs just get lost. A QR code or a peer-to-peer transfer with an open, stylized/formatted, .vcf style file that's meant for a business related info app seems like a non brainer.
I want to have a conversation with the digital equivalent of:
> "That's bone. And the lettering is something called Silian Grail."
> "It's very cool, Bateman, but... Egg shell, with Roman."
> Now a third broker pulls out his card. It looks exactly like the first two, except it reads TIMOTHY BRICE: VICE PRESIDENT.
> "Raised lettering, pale nimbus."
> "Impressive", Bateman mutters. "Let's see Paul Allen's card."
> The room falls silent as the third broker produces an absent colleague's card.
> «Look at that subtle colouring. The tasteful thickness.»
> His face creases in horror.
> «Oh my God. It even has a watermark.»