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What is Google +?

a lot of us have heard about google +, but do you really know what it is? We all use Facebook, and Twitter, but Google + is another form of social media that is starting to make its name known. Google + is basically a bunch of services we already use but combined. Google's plan is to just do it better. You can have friends on Google + but it work differently.Google Circles are groups of friends you organize by topic: Friends, Family, College Buddies, Roommates, etc.From your Circles page you drag and drop your contacts into each of these groups, which makes it easier to share what you want with them.

Sparks is a new thing Google came out with that is quite interesting. Sparks is like Google Reader, except it brings content to you automatically based on your interests. Each topic (tech, kitties, whatever) will get its own "Spark" page and provide links to related articles, videos, photos, etc Google + even has video chat, and it is called Hangout. It is a virtual chat room where you can video chat  with friends in your circle. They have a mobile app called Huddle which is a group messaging system, and instant uploads from your phone to the computer are available. Just like Facebook, if you take a picture on your phone, it is immediately updated to your Google + profile.

Google + is not at the level of Facebook or Twitter just  yet but its popularity is growing, and soon i believe it will be the new  "it" thing for people using social media. It is easay to get started. It is free, and I think everyone should give it a try . I made myself an count and it is pretty cool.