MrWumpus - 10:20 pm on Nov 12, 2007 (gmt 0)

This is the official beginning of Next Big Thing. Google was wise enough to know it had to be open, yet they're going to make even more money with the advertising. It's not about phones it's about mobile information and social networking. It might be on a gPhone, an iPhone, an xPhone or some $139.99 generic Wal-Mart device. Phone service optional.

Once they iron out the privacy and security concerns (ok, privacy will be a problem) in a secure open ID standard (think your amazon 'profile' on steroids) I predict they will integrate millions of MySpace accounts into the new network to encourage adoption.

I further predict that in 10 years, "web browsing" as we know it will be a relic of the past. Those sites that survive this evolution will do so only because they integrate with some of the new standards, and because they offer pay services or content that can not be had otherwise. In other words, sell your social networking and forums sites now! ;)