App makers are returning to the roots of what our phones are for. They are after all communications devices. So called “invisible apps” engaging in “conversational commerce” are popping-up in all sorts of unrelated industries. Over the next few years, smart entrepreneurs and savvy designers will use similar techniques to dramatically improve the way they connect and serve their customers.
You can read the Nir and Far blog post on: Why 'Assistant-As-App' Might be the Next Big Trend https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/07/why-assistant-as-an-app-might-be-the-next-big-tech-trend.html
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