Maybe, to the extent that people care enough about it to bug their android-owning contacts about it. I don't think that will be a very large number of users, especially since this is pretty trivial compared to the features you lose in iMessage group chats by adding SMS contacts.
I remember reading about a startup in Israel doing exactly what you are describing. Their product is positioned as an alternative language for faster/easier texting on cell phones.
We agree a large part of the advantage is not touching the phone at all. I disagree about voice commands though- if you put that app in the hands of someone who's never used it before, most people will give up before they successfully send a text.
ummm google did do this first ... it was called buzz and if you recall, it failed, quite miserably I might add.
That said, yes this may change SOME people's way of life for messaging, but it is not the game changer I was expecting it to be, and to be honest is much less remarkable than I am sure MOST were thinking
Interesting points. I'm not sure if SMS is rich enough to support a full fledged social tech, but I kind the idea of keeping the technology open. I will definitely keep thinking about this!
The texting conversation would already be waiting in iMessage. The article is just a ?-Tab away. To me, it seems even easier than the original desire to swipe. Don't do anything, it's already waiting for you. :-)
Eventually we increase the ease of texting to the point where we're reading minds and the user never has to touch their phone.
I may be serious, I can't tell.
reply