A few days ago, Facebook announced plans to launch its own webmail service that integrates with its existing social network.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/02/facebook-google-gmail-killer.html
Now Google is about to announce its plans to add social networking features to Gmail.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703630404575053480962942848.html?mod=WSJ_hps_LEFTWhatsNews
The message from Google seems clear: Move into my core functionality and I’ll move into yours.
Highlights the complex nature of interactions between firms in the digital world.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but wonder if / when consumers will become fatigued by social networking.
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