[EVO 4G General] wryun:
A few thoughts on Google+ ... (7/2)

*I will continue to update this post with more info as I think of it. I will also add some screenshots as well. If you have questions, please ask. I, and other G+ users can help.

Update: I just took a bunch of screenshots. I am going to edit them and post them up later today. Stay tuned!

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Google+ "Dictionary"

Stream = Compare to facebook's news feed

Circles = Custom groups of Google+ contacts you create

Huddle = Google+ chat for mobile app

Hangout = Google+ video conferencing for web app

+1 Button = Compare to facebook's Like button. (If you see people in facebook posting +1 in response to people's comments, this is what they mean.)

I have been using Google+ for 3-4 days now. I have been using facebook for a few years as well. I am very stoked on Google+! I am sure once Google opens it up to the public it is going to take off like crazy!

When comparing G+ & FB, the one word that comes to mind is freedom! I trust Google more than facebook with my data, so I feel safer sharing more personal info in my Google+ profile. Plus, you are able to moderate who you share every piece of info with. Another huge plus to this is Google doesn't hide these important secutiry features. You don't have to go on a hunt to find out how to secure your profile etc.. Facebook is notorious for this.

Google is being very smart with G+ and its features. For example, when you post to the stream, you are able to go back and edit it if you want. Also, you have the option to disable sharing and/or commenting on that specific post. Also, with posts, you have the option to share it with the public, a specific person, a specific circle, or a group of circles.

I just tried the Hangout feature last night which is a video conferencing feature. When you start a hangout, you are placed in a "room" by yourself with your webcam open. A link will also be placed on your stream and others stream letting them know you are hanging out. They have the option to join, and when they do, their webcam will enter the room. Not sure what the limit is for people in video chat, but you can have multiple people in one room. It's a rad feature! I hope they implement it in the mobile app.

The Android app is rad too! It has a huddle feature which allows one on one chat with other G+ users, or group chat with one or more circles.

You can disable or enable a feature which will auto upload all photos you take from your phone to an online private album on Google+. If you wan to share that picture, you can access it via web or mobile app and share with anyone.

The is a +1 button, this is a rad little button! Yes, it functions as facebook's like button, but it has more power that just showing that you like someones post. You will notice this button next to every result in your google searches, and if websites have it integrated, you will be able to +1 an article or website. These +1's will automatically be shown in a +1 tab in your G+ profile.

Anyway, I can go on and on! I hope Google+ "Myspaces" Facebook! I am sure it will.

A lot of thought has been put into this project, and it shows!