# The Next MSN? The Google 'Wave' is the Newest in Instant Messaging By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-wave References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-unveiled-new-live-chat-medium-for-browsers-iphone/) [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-messages) Wave is a live chat messaging system for the [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-social), Android and web browsers. The Wave is [real-time instant messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-messaigng-solution) so messages are received as they are being typed. Sharing images and documents becomes a piece of cake with the Google Wave. All you have to do is drop files into the chat window and they can be shared and edited instantly. Since the Google Wave is still in development, we won't be seeing this bad boy for a while, but you can check out the gallery for a sneak peek! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-time Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a real-time messaging platform specifically designed for business communication, allowing for instant collaboration and file sharing. - **Instant File Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a seamless and efficient file sharing system that enables instant sharing, editing, and collaboration within a messaging platform. - **Live Chat Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate live chat functionality into existing business communication systems, enhancing real-time communication and collaboration among team members. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Communication Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced communication technologies that revolutionize the way people connect and collaborate in both personal and professional settings. - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative software solutions that streamline file sharing and communication processes, improving productivity and efficiency for businesses. - **Collaboration Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design new collaboration tools that seamlessly integrate messaging, file sharing, and real-time communication capabilities, enabling efficient teamwork and project management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Messenger Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-messages.md) - [Migrated Workplace Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-chat.md) - [Cross-Platform Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-chats.md) - [AI Widget Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-disco.md) - [Video-Style Chat App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-video-messages.md) - [Web-Based Image Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-4.md) - [Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-starline-1.md) - [Chat-Based Virtual AI Teammates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-chat-2.md) - [Predictive AI-Fueled Chat Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-compose-1.md)