Simon: This is interesting. The previous post su...

2009-05-29T12:42:31.479-04:00

Simon:

This is interesting. The previous post summed it up, consolidation is not new and has been unimpressive so far.

But... this is google.

I liked your comment on Android and that could be the key if they allow an effective and easy to use filter for social data to the device.

I've been playing with Android for about 6 months. Initially it was not good and the whole approach with apps, documentation (the extreme lack) and support said to me it was not a priority for google.

However, the dev community is building a little more organically (than compared to say the iPhone splash). Combined with other announcements at their I/O conf, I'd say they are taking a long view and focusing on what they do best: managing (and owning) the data.

Looks good.

they aren't the first into the socmed consolidatio...

2009-05-29T06:12:24.768-04:00

they aren't the first into the socmed consolidation space
see Fallon's Skimmer offering for example

the big question if they will be able to tunnel through the walled gardens - open social has been a bust

still - would be great to have a consolidated platform

PS tried responding to you in your Linked In question - but it exceeded their comment limit - frustrating

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