Bump the mobile service, which allows users to share images, contacts and files by bumping phones together, has been bought by Google for an undisclosed amount. Bump is not NFC enabled but allows users to transfer data with normal Wi-Fi or data connections available. The mobile app uses the phone’s sensors to “feel” the bump and make the actual transfer.
“will continue to work as they always have for now; stay tuned for future updates.” Bumps 25-person team including CEO Lieb and co-founder Andy Huibers will be joining Google.
Google had recently bought Waze navigation app for reportedly $966 million -- which also happens to be the company's fourth biggest acquisition till date. Waze has over 50 million users world wide and gives live traffic updates, suggestions for short-cuts as well as interesting stops on the way.
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