Google’s Open Spot Finds Your Next Parking Spot

This application definitely has its upsides. For instance, it has the ability to save both time and gas, as well as prevents frustration by eliminating the need to circle large parking structures and stalk individuals heading towards their parked cars. However I feel that Google is in under the false impression that people, especially in busy areas, will take the time or even remember to use the mark a spot feature in order to help out their fellow parking searchers. My opinion is further supported by the fact that Google offers no real incentive for people to mark open parking spaces other than awarding them karma points. These points serve no real purpose except to offer the users emotional satisfaction. This is the main reason I feel that this app will not succeed in practice. However, if Google can figure out an effective reward system then perhaps this app will actually provide the convenience it promises.

I am one of the many people who constantly stalks returning shoppers at busy malls in order to find an opening parking space, so if I were to ever purchase a Google powered phone, I would definitely make use of this app. Therefore, I feel that there are lots of current Android users who would be very interested in download this app as well.

Links: Google Open Spot