Google has launched an innovative new smartphone app, simply dubbed 'Crowdsource', that is designed to make it possible for users to carry out simple tasks that allow them to contribute crowdsourced feedback to Google regarding its vast array of different services including but not limited to Google Maps and Google Translate.
The app, which is available for free download through the Google Play store, encourages people to contribute to this crowdsourced feedback initiative in order to rest assured in the knowledge that they've "made the Internet a better place for your community". The tasks in question take only a few seconds, and require users to do things such as translate street signs for example.
The Crowdsource app is a great example of crowdsourcing being leveraged by big tech companies to gain feedback and improve the quality of their services.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Crowdsourced Feedback
- The trend of utilizing crowdsourcing to gather feedback and improve service quality.
- Smartphone Apps
- The trend of developing mobile applications to engage users in contributing to a better user experience.
- Big Tech Companies
- The trend of major technology companies using crowdsourcing to enhance their services.
Where This Applies
- Technology
- The technology industry can leverage crowdsourced feedback to continuously improve their products and services.
- Mobile
- The mobile industry has the opportunity to create similar apps that engage users in contributing to service enhancement.
- Translation Services
- The translation services industry can explore crowdsourced feedback initiatives to improve accuracy and quality of translations.
