#Google ending support for #Eddystone & #PhysicalWeb #Android Nearby Notifications on December 6th, 2018.
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2018/10/discontinuing-support-for-android.html
Three years ago, we created Nearby Notifications as a way for Android users to discover apps and content based on what is nearby. Our goal was to bring relevant and engaging content to users - to provide useful information proactively. Developers have leveraged this technology to let users know about free wifi nearby, provide guides while in a museum, and list transit schedules at bus stops.
We were broadcasting timely info at Web Expo conference last week using Physical Web beacons and our web app.
I miss yikyak (even though it's a terrible horrible popularist timesink) & I think it representative one of the most interesting, compelling use cases for #dweb: getting us a #localweb.
Alas #physicalweb seems on life support at best but I think it's a strongly viable beginning to seed connection.