Inside Google Plus

Google plus more improvements

GPNews — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:21:48 +0000

Toward a simpler, more beautiful Google

More than 170 million people have upgraded to Google+, enjoying new ways to share in Search, Gmail, YouTube and lots of other places. It’s still early days, and there’s plenty left to do, but we’re more excited than ever to build a seamless social experience, all across Google.

A critical piece of this social layer is a design that grows alongside our aspirations. So today we’re introducing a more functional and flexible version of Google+. We think you’ll find it easier to use and nicer to look at, but most importantly, it accelerates our efforts to create a simpler, more beautiful Google.

Navigation you can make your own
One of the first things you’ll notice is a new way to get around the stream. Instead of static icons at the top, there’s a dynamic ribbon of applications on the left. This approach comes with lots of perks, but some of our favorites include:

You can drag apps up or down to create the order you want
You can hover over certain apps to reveal a set of quick actions
You can show or hide apps by moving them in and out of “More”

Taken together, these powers make it easier to access your favorites, and to adjust your preferences over time. We’ve also built the ribbon with the future in mind, giving us an obvious (and clutter-free) space for The Next Big Feature, and The Feature After That. So stay tuned.

Conversations you’ll really care about
Once you’ve upgraded to Google+, it’s easy to share with your circles from just about anywhere. We’re dreaming bigger, though. We’re aiming for an experience that fuses utility with beauty—one that inspires you to connect with others, and cherish the conversations that unfold. Today’s update is an important step in this direction, including:

Full bleed photos and videos that’ll make you really proud to post
A stream of conversation “cards” that make it easier to scan and join discussions
An activity drawer that highlights the community around your content

Simply put, we’re hoping to make sharing more awesome by making it more evocative. You know that feeling you get when a piece of art takes your breath away, or when a friend stops by with unexpected gifts? We want sharing to feel like that, every single time.

A new home for hanging out
Google+ Hangouts uses live video to bring people together, and the results range from heartwarming to breathtaking to music-making. Today we’re adding a dedicated Hangouts page that creates even more opportunities to connect in person, including:

An always-updated list of invitations from the people in your circles
Quick access to every public and On Air hangout, for those times when you want to meet someone new, or watch a live broadcast
A rotating billboard of popular hangouts, pro tips and other items you don’t want to miss

By highlighting all the hangouts you can join, all over the world, it’s now easier to spend time together—even be there for each other. And with efforts like hangout apps already underway, you can expect more hangouts in more places in the future.

Getting there from here
Today’s Google+ update extends beyond navigation, the stream and hangouts. For instance: there’s a new Explore page that shows what’s interesting and trending across the network. And a new profile with much bigger photos. And a new chat list that puts your friends front and center. And a whole lot more.

We’re rolling out all of these improvements over the next few days, so please check back if you don’t see them yet. In the meantime, you can visit this overview to learn more.

By focusing on you, the people you care about, and the stuff you’re into, we’re going to continue upgrading all the features you already know and love—from Search and Maps to Gmail and YouTube. With today’s foundational changes we can move even faster—toward a simpler, more beautiful Google.

Google+ Hangouts API Out of Preview

GPNews — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:58:34 +0000

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Google+ Hangouts API Out of Preview

One of the most important ways we connect with others is in person. That’s why we’re so excited about Google+ Hangouts, and why we launched a preview of the Hangouts API a few months ago. Today we’re moving this API out of preview, and enabling developers to launch and share their hangout apps with the entire Google+ community!

Hangout apps are regular web apps, running in a big window inside the Hangout UI. In addition to using shared-state APIs to give users real-time interactivity, you also have access to built-in Hangout features, such as:

Initiate a group video chat with up to 10 people
Control hangout microphones, cameras, speakers and volume levels
Add sound effects and attach image overlays to faces
Set UI elements such as the video feed, chat pane, and notifications

It’s easy to get started: read the documentation, build and publish your app, and then let users know. You can easily get the word out in one of two ways: 1) post a link to it on Google+, and/or 2) add the new hangout button to your website. In either case, anyone who clicks will start a new hangout with your app running inside. It then appears in the “Recent” apps pane for future hangouts.

To get the ball rolling, we’re introducing a new “Apps” pane in Google+ Hangouts, as well as some featured applications, including Aces Hangout, Cacoo, Scoot & Doodle, Slideshare, Clubhouse Challenge by Bravo, and Google Effects. We’re looking forward to seeing what you can dream up in the weeks and months ahead.

Google Plus : A New Look for the +1 Button

GPNews — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:45:42 +0000

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A New Look for the +1 Button

Following in the footsteps of our new red and white Google+ icon, the +1 button is sporting a fresh coat of paint. Starting today, this update will be visible first to our Google+ Platform Preview Group and shortly thereafter we’ll roll it out to the public.

Check out the new pixels:

Before you’ve +1’d

After you’ve +1’d

The +1 buttons you’ve already installed will automatically update; there’s nothing you need to do. Stop by the updated configuration tool to see how these changes look across all the various sizes and shapes of the +1 button.

We’ll update this post when these changes graduate to the public.

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Google Plus Plugins improvements

GPNews — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:08:57 +0000

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Google Plus Plugins improvements
Over a million websites use Google+ plugins — like the +1 button and the badge for Pages — to help visitors connect with their brand and share their content with others. Today we’re excited to announce a number of improvements to these plugins that make sharing and connecting even easier.

Easier to share from the +1 button
Starting today, it’ll be a little easier to share right from the +1 buttons all across the web. Now, after you +1 something, the share box will pop open right away, without an extra click. Add a comment if you want, choose the people you want to share with, and you’re done.

Easier to follow brands and businesses
When you add Google+ pages to your circles, it’s typically to follow their news and updates. That’s why we’re updating badges for Google+ pages to read “Follow.” With just one click, this button adds a business or brand to your “Following” circle, and if you want to customize which circle they’re in, you can do that too.

If you’re one of the many businesses and brands with a Google+ page, we’ve also put together a handy style guide (pdf) which includes recommended language and images for promoting your page.

Adding a badge for people, not just pages
We heard you! Now anyone (including Britney Spears!) can add a personal Google+ badge to their web pages, and let visitors add them to circles quickly and easily.
We’ve got lots more planned for the Google+ plugins, stay tuned!

Google Plus games : Bubble Witch Saga

GPNews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:36:18 +0000

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Bubble witch saga guide created by King.com
Description

The three witches are looking for a new addition to their circle. You have been invited to their haunted house to prove your worth. Can you create enough spiders and keep the cauldron bubbling?

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Google Plus Game : Township

GPNews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:23:09 +0000

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Google Plus Game : Township

Township is a new social game by Playrix that offers you a chance to build your very own town. Construct houses to increase population in your township. Gather in crops and run processing factories to earn money for further developing your township. Build cafes and cinemas for fostering social life. Share your vision of a perfect place to live in with your friends wherever they are.

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Google Plus Game : Green Farm

GPNews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:39:58 +0000

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Google plus newest game: Green Farm
Game Features:

Discover gameloft’s first online social game. Create your own eco-friendly farm.
Get hooked on farm life as you raise crops, trees and livestock.
Visit your friends’ farm, ask them for help!

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Read the starter guide on the green farm forum.

Pirates: Tides of Fortune on Google Plus

GPNews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:04:44 +0000

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Pirates: Tides of Fortune on Google Plus.

Game Story:
Set sail for riches and plunder as you battle your way from half-drowned prisoner to legendary scourge of the Seven Seas! Form your crew from the most ruthless buccaneers to stumble the streets of Tortuga, then build a pirate fleet to bring whole colonies to kneel beneath your flag!

You’ll master game-changing Discoveries, Trade, and Diplomacy as you raise your Pirate Haven from a nameless desert island to the bustling hub of your seaborne Empire. Invite your shipmates along for a full share of the spoils as you sail the uncharted reaches of the Caribbean – use cunning, deceit, and the cutlass to make it all yours!

Mysterious Pirate Queens await your hand, the crew await your orders, and untold fame and treasure await your pleasure – if ye be bold enough to sail the Tides of Fortune.

Join now our new Pirates tides of fortune forum, be the first to post!

Forum Google Plus Games

GPNews — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:26:42 +0000

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Hello,
we’re currently recruiting bloggers and forum’s moderators.
You can join today ZynGlobe, to publish blogs about your favorites games.

Got a question about a google plus games, wants to share your invite link or you would like to share your guide and tips to others players, join google plus games forum today!

To become a bloggers or a forum moderators, you must contact us after completing the easy registration. Each bloggers in the top 49 will receive 1% of website revenue.

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Google+ Developers page

GPNews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:44:04 +0000

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Today Google is launching the Google+ Developers page to help you stay connected to all the latest Google+ platform news, events, community, and more.

Developer team will host regular hangouts to talk about the +Platform, your experiences with it, and share tips and tricks with the community. Google+ developer weekly office hours hangouts take place every Wednesday at 11:30am – 12:15pm PDT, and can be accessed from Google+ Developers page. The +Platform team will also share Google+ developer events, conferences and hackathons, as well as photos and videos of the events. In addition, Google + will announce and discuss our +Platform launches on their page.

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