Google has acquired Bump — a move that could fundamentally change the way people and devices interact, suggested Bump cofounder and CEO David Lieb. Bump’s mobile file-sharing app allows users to exchange files such as contact information or photos with a tap, or “bump,” of their phones or other devices. The app was popular following its 2009 launch, with more than 10 million downloads. Because it was not a native feature and had to be downloaded by both users in order to work, however, widespread adoption seemed unlikely.
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Android May Start Doing the Bump
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani September 16, 2013 03:01 PMGoogle has acquired Bump — a move that could fundamentally change the way people and devices interact, suggested Bump cofounder and CEO David Lieb. Bump’s mobile file-sharing app allows users to exchange files such as contact information or photos with a tap, or “bump,” of their phones or other devices. The app was popular following its 2009 launch, with more than 10 million downloads. Because it was not a native feature and had to be downloaded by both users in order to work, however, widespread adoption seemed unlikely.