Google Plus Is Now Open to All Users
After a field trial of about 90 days to invitation-only users, the Official Google Blog has now extended an invitation to all users who want to join Google+. Users can join at google.com/+. Google said it made 91 improvements, which are posted here. While Google+ is in its infancy, the company is very excited about it and released an additional 9 new features yesterday for Hangouts. Below is a review of the new features.
Google+ Hangouts Provides More Places, People and Action
Hangouts uses live video to bring people together face-to-face. Users have used this feature in many different ways, from cooking classes to game shows to music concerts. Google hopes to keep this momentum going while providing new ways to communicate in-person online.
Hangouts on Your Phone: you can use Hangouts on your phone to connect with others in many different places and at all different times with your mobile. To get started, find an active hangout in the Stream, and tap “Join.” Hangouts now supports Android 2.3+ devices with front-facing cameras, and iOS support is coming soon. The new mobile app rolled out to Android Market yesterday, so users can start hanging out anytime, anywhere.
Hangouts on Air is now available, which allows for a public broadcast when users want to speak to a large audience or view as a spectator. For setup, start a normal hangout, and then you have the option to broadcast and record your session. Once you’re “On Air,” up to nine others can join your hangout (as usual), and anyone can watch your live broadcast on their phone.
Google is starting with a limited number of broadcasters, but any member of the Google+ community can tune in. Google be hosting its very first On Air hangout with will.i.am on Wednesday night, September 21. For more information visit will.i.am’s or Vic’s profile on Google+.
Hangouts with extras lets users share the things they do together. These new Hangout extras include:
- Screensharing for showing off vacation photos, lesson plans or whatever you want on your screen
- Sketchpad for drawing, doodling or scribbling together
- Google Docs for writing, planning or presenting something with others
- Named Hangouts for joining or creating a public hangout about a topic such as fashion, music or sports
The extras are still under construction, but Google wants to get feedback so you can click “Try Hangouts with extras” in the green room and let them know what you think.
Hangouts APIs: Since last week’s Google+ API launch, it is also releasing a basic set of Hangouts APIs for developers if they want to build new kinds of apps and games. More details on the Google+ platform blog.
Google+ Search Lets Users Find People and Posts
Search in Google+: Yesterday, Google added search to Google+. Users can type a query into the Google+ search box, and it will return relevant people and posts, as well as popular web content. So, be adventuresome; go ahead and try out Google+.
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