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Ask HN: Would you pay for app similar to Google Now functionality IF...

1 pointsby ademshaabout 11 years ago
So, WOULD YOU and HOW MUCH PAY max. per month (sub.based) for apps similar to functionality offered by apps&#x2F;services like Google Now&#x2F;Cortana.<p>When talking about functionality, focus would be on proactive help&#x2F;information&#x2F;reminders&#x2F;alerts etc. and automation of tasks.<p>If hypothetically that app&#x2F;service exists, differentiating factors would be: - offers at par or even better performance than existing apps&#x2F;services - is completely transparent on all information that it stores for your profile - it offers you control over which information is stored and analyzed - it offers you to download any information which is stored - no ads &#x2F; your information is not shared with advertisers or any 3rd party - with option that all information is stored locally<p>I am interested in knowing what market potential and necessary functionalities for this kind of apps&#x2F;services (personal assistants) that would motivate you to pay for it.<p>Any constructive comment, whether positive or negative, is greatly appreciated.

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sharemywinabout 11 years ago
if can run a survey on google consumer surveys for like $50. which asks a question to 500 people. This might give you a rough idea of what the population would pay. you might want to spell out more what the features your talking about are though. since alot of people don&#x27;t use google now.