After the failure of the Wave and Buzz, and little use of Orkut in the world (where only Brazil and India stand out), Google is betting on a new social network: Google +.
Before presenting the resources, know that it is in closed beta, by invitation only. Along with the network there are some changes in the search engine as well, like new color on the top bar .The new social network tries to make the entire user base of Google, being a mixture of all its services with a different social part. The +1 will also be part of the system with their recommendations.
+ The project is based on Googlerank friends in circles, just like in real life. Easier than using separate groups or privacy settings Orkut or Facebook.What do you talk with your friends is not the same as talking with family, which in turn, are things that your boss would never know offline. + Google tries to take it to the web. Rumors were already talking about the previous "Circles". While this is not the official name of the network, will be one of their bases.
Sparks in the user will receive recommendations for web content (something that Google understands, or at least thinks that he understands ). It will be easy to expand the conversation with friends through the topics presented, with additional material presented, coming from the web. It remains to see how it will be in practice, but the video below gives some ideas:
Apparently it handles interests, things that people enjoy, fulfilling in part the need of the communities in Orkut.
The hangouts comes to video conversations with several people:
The Huddle is to talk in group, and some characteristics of schedules or project management. Useful for groups that usually do something together.
Mobile: Integration with Android is not lacking. Features location and uploading photos are quite practical. Perhaps in response to iCloud , which will load the pictures automatically to the cloud, Instant upload to Google + will almost, but with a touch more social:
The app for the Android Market can be caught , but of course it will not work for those who do not have access yet.
The invitation can be requested from the service page, whose URL could not be simpler:
http://www.google.com/+
Success or failure? Only time will tell. The Wave and Buzz have caused a great "buzz", and are now there, a dropped and the other barely speaks. After the expectations and disappointments with the Wave and Buzz, it's hard to believe in something that can revolutionize the Google bid on a social network.Not Orkut group cares right, taking to correct chronic problems ...
Speaking on Orkut, a statement about it was posted on the website:
Orkut users, Google will continue to work on enhancements and features for both Orkut and Google + for the project, as both are very important for users.
We believe the web will become increasingly social. As Orkut is the number one social network in Brazil and has been very successful, our goal is to extend the new features for Google + Orkut users as they become available.
How will it be in practice? Who already has Orkut + Google does not need, having the features built into it? There will be two logical lists of social networks with different friends, but some common ... Again, only time will tell how it will look like.
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