What is Google+

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First there was writing a letter. Then there was calling someone on the phone. Then sending an email. Then MySpace. Then Facebook. And now....Google+. In response to the phenomenon of Facebook, Google has created it's own social media communication program called Google+ (pronounced plus). This program is by invitation only, and has everyone curious as to what makes it so much better and different from Facebook. Take a look at this article from Google for more information.

Sharing is a huge part of the web, a part that we think could be a lot simpler. That’s why we’ve been working on adding a few new things to Google: to make connecting with people on the web more like connecting with them in the real world. We hope you like what we’ve cooked up so far. And stay tuned, because there’s more to come.

You share different things with different people. But sharing the right stuff with the right people shouldn’t be a hassle. Circles makes it easy to put your friends from Saturday night in one circle, your parents in another, and your boss in a circle by himself, just like real life.

Remember when your Grandpa used to cut articles out of the paper and send them to you? That was nice. That’s kind of what Sparks does: looks for videos and articles it thinks you’ll like, so when you’re free, there’s always something to watch, read, and share. Grandpa would approve.

Read more at Google