Oyster 2

Patrick writes about the Oyster service and wonders why it might not be available to an ereader like the Kindle. The simple answer is that Kindle is a very closed platform, there is no app store for kindle, it is in that sense a one trick pony. The better answer though is that by tying it to iOS (I’d expect android to follow) then, unlike the Kindle, a whole slew of social services become available in the future. Want to remember where you read, that book. Done. Want to share what books you’ve read? Done. Want to share passages from a book through the service, or via Twitter? Done. Want to let your friends know what you’re reading, or even share, on the train, what others on the train are reading? Done. That’s the quick obvious list…