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Originally shared by Vic Gundotra
New Google+ for Android: polish and performance
We continue to work toward a simpler, more beautiful Google, and today we're accelerating these efforts with a new Google+ app for Android phones. The update includes lots of highly-requested features—like the ability to start a hangout on the go, and to edit posts inline—as well as a stream that celebrates the rich content shared across Google+. In all cases we're building for a mobile future, and we're excited about what's ahead.
Start a hangout from anywhere, and ring the folks that matter most
With Hangouts we want to help people connect face-to-face-to-face—at any time, from anywhere. Of course, there's really only one device that's always by your side—your phone—so we've invested in mobile hangouts since early on. Today we're adding another important feature to the mix: the ability to start a hangout directly from your mobile device.
To get started, tap “Hangout” in the (new) navigation ribbon, add some friends and tap “Start.” We'll ring their phones (if you want), and if someone misses the hangout, they can ring you back with a single tap.
Share your favorites, and feel awesome afterward
When you share with your circles, we owe you an experience that's both intimate and immersive. Your time and your relationships are precious, after all, so your posts should make you feel proud. Today's new Android app takes this to heart, with full-screen media in the stream, conversations that fade into view and instantly-touchable actions like +1.
Do more, in less time
We think you’ll find today’s app nicer to look at, but we’re also making it easier to use. Improvements include:
A navigation ribbon that slides in and out, providing quick access to just about everything.
The ability to download photos directly from Google+, and turn them into wallpaper.
The chance to edit posts inline, in case you make any mistakes while on the go.
The update is available now from Google Play (version 2.6), so we invite you to download Google+, and let us know what you think!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/google-for-android-polish-and.html
#googleplusupdate
Originally shared by Vic Gundotra
New Google+ for Android: polish and performance
We continue to work toward a simpler, more beautiful Google, and today we're accelerating these efforts with a new Google+ app for Android phones. The update includes lots of highly-requested features—like the ability to start a hangout on the go, and to edit posts inline—as well as a stream that celebrates the rich content shared across Google+. In all cases we're building for a mobile future, and we're excited about what's ahead.
Start a hangout from anywhere, and ring the folks that matter most
With Hangouts we want to help people connect face-to-face-to-face—at any time, from anywhere. Of course, there's really only one device that's always by your side—your phone—so we've invested in mobile hangouts since early on. Today we're adding another important feature to the mix: the ability to start a hangout directly from your mobile device.
To get started, tap “Hangout” in the (new) navigation ribbon, add some friends and tap “Start.” We'll ring their phones (if you want), and if someone misses the hangout, they can ring you back with a single tap.
Share your favorites, and feel awesome afterward
When you share with your circles, we owe you an experience that's both intimate and immersive. Your time and your relationships are precious, after all, so your posts should make you feel proud. Today's new Android app takes this to heart, with full-screen media in the stream, conversations that fade into view and instantly-touchable actions like +1.
Do more, in less time
We think you’ll find today’s app nicer to look at, but we’re also making it easier to use. Improvements include:
A navigation ribbon that slides in and out, providing quick access to just about everything.
The ability to download photos directly from Google+, and turn them into wallpaper.
The chance to edit posts inline, in case you make any mistakes while on the go.
The update is available now from Google Play (version 2.6), so we invite you to download Google+, and let us know what you think!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/google-for-android-polish-and.html
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I just got Galaxy Nexus and already received the OS update, I was in Verizon it took me a year or more just to get one update. Hope Google pushes its own OS updates directly without rooting.
ReplyDeleteChris Veerabadran, white Galaxy Nexus devices are not controlled by Google either, by default. I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895 and now I have the "Google version" of Android. My white Nexus would get updated when Google updates other black Nexus phones.
ReplyDeleteMuthu Kannan Thanks, I will try that. Sprint works directly with Google for this phone, so they update it pretty good, but later have to go with the above route. I heard Verizon has still not sent the new update, that is typical of them.
ReplyDeleteDelayed system updates is, unfortunately, typical of almost everybody. I have decided that I'd only buy a Nexus phone or something from Asus. The things I miss out because I am on a older version of Android often make me unhappy. My Samsung tablet is running Android 3.2 and will never get 4.0...so no Chrome for me. Currently I am waiting for Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 700[*] to launch. I'll most likely buy it when it reaches the market.
ReplyDelete[*] What a horrible name!
Muthu Kannan true, that is the main reason I jumped from Verizon. That is an awful name just Samsung had it for their phone a long name. I also wish they will keep the number of devices to a minimum instead of putting 100 into the market.
ReplyDeleteI found that the pics show only in part and to see the full pic ..even one with a quote need to be opened fully which is fairly irritating ...the second thing is that to watch YouTube videos one still has to open the app which means you have to leave G+ and go there and then come all the way back. Would be good if these are attended to.. :)
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