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Talkcast tonight: Splicing in a G+ Hangout with our bare hands

by Michael Rose (Jan 20th, 2013)

As fond as we are of Talkshoe round here, there are some challenges and limitations on the podcast platform. Listeners know we're casting about for some new solutions that will keep the fun and spontaneity of the Talkcast we know and love, while improving audio quality and reliability. Tonight, ...

Google+ app updated with iPad support

by Mike Schramm (Jul 10th, 2012)

Not to be outdone by Twitter's big update today, Google has also updated its Google+ app, with support for the recent Google+ Events feature, full support for usage on the iPad, and the ability to start and join hangouts directly from the iOS interface. It's pretty snazzy -- if you're a Google+ ...

Best of 2011 nominations: iPhone social networking apps

by Steven Sande (Dec 17th, 2011)

During December and January, The Unofficial Apple Weblog is soliciting your nominations and votes for the best products for Mac, iPhone/iPod touch, and iPad. We'll start with nominations in a category, and then tally your votes for the top-nominated products a few days later. The winner in each ...

Google: iOS Google+ hangouts "coming soon"

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 20th, 2011)

Google is pushing out a significant update to its Google+ social network that will improve both its website and mobile versions. For iOS users, the Google+ app is getting Hangout support. Similar to Facetime and Skype, hangouts will let users chat with their friends using the front-facing ...

Google+ iOS app now compatible with iPad

by Michael Grothaus (Aug 8th, 2011)

Last June when Google started rolling out its new Facebook challenger, Google+, it didn't take long for the company to release an iPhone app. However, that iPhone app couldn't run on an iPod touch or an iPad. That's been rectified now as today Google has updated the Google+ iOS app to bring ...

Google+ iPhone app now available on App Store (updated)

by Michael Rose (Jul 19th, 2011)

The Google Plus social network has kicked into high gear, despite a limited number of available invites over the first few weeks. Starting today it's even easier for iOS users to share with Circles, follow a Stream or do rapid-fire messaging with a Huddle: the iPhone app for Google+ is now in the ...

Google+ design credited to original Macintosh team member Andy Hertzfeld

by Mike Schramm (Jun 28th, 2011)

You may have heard about Google+, the hot new sharing product from Google that went official today, and it sounds cool (sounds cool, but remember how cool Wave and Buzz sounded? Let's just say we're reserving excitement so far). But one exciting thing about the new project is how cool and ...