New Google+ Android App Adds Vivid Imagery & Additional Functionality

Earlier this month, Google+ was re-tuned for the iPhone.  Now it’s Android’s turn.  The newest version of Google+ for Android features a bigger, richer style and new highly requested features from users.  Version 2.6 can be downloaded from Google Play and comes equipped with the following improvements. Bigger Images Now Google+ posts highlight the media included […]

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    Earlier this month, Google+ was re-tuned for the iPhone.  Now it’s Android’s turn.  The newest version of Google+ for Android features a bigger, richer style and new highly requested features from users.  Version 2.6 can be downloaded from Google Play and comes equipped with the following improvements.

    Bigger Images

    Now Google+ posts highlight the media included in the post with a subtle textual overlay of content on top:

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    This does seem to slow the app down a bit while the bigger images have to load.  Any post without media simply defaults to black text on a white backround.

    Navigation System

    A new navigation system will help keep actions consistent across the app.  The new navigation will slide in and out, allow for instant photo downloading (and turning into wallpaper) and editing posts inline:

    2.6.4

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    Lastly, one nagging issue with Hangouts for mobile has been fixed.  With previous iterations of the app, users could join Hangouts with others but never start a new hangout via the app.  This has been fixed and now mobile users can start the conversation as well:

    2.6.5

    For more information see the official Google announcement.

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    Greg Finn is the Director of Marketing for Cypress North, a company that provides world-class social media and search marketing services and web & application development. He has been in the Internet marketing industry for 10+ years and specializes in Digital Marketing. You can also find Greg on Twitter (@gregfinn) or LinkedIn.

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