Google has unveiled several new features for Google+ users today. In a blog post to announce the launch of the new features, Dave Besbris said “Today we’re adding a new batch of Android features, including on-the-go profile editing, an easier way to author content, and a subtle notice when there’s new stuff to read. You can also subscribe to mobile notifications from your favorite circles and interact with Google+ Communities on your phone or tablet.”
Users can enable full-size photo uploads in Google+ settings, by tapping on “Instant Upload,” then tapping “Set upload size.” The first 5 GB of full-size photo uploads are free. Users will have the option to buy more storage, starting at $2.49 per month for 25 GB of total storage.
Google said this month that Google+ has 235 million active users across Google (+1’ing apps in Google Play, hanging out in Gmail, connecting with friends in Search…), and 135 million are active in just the stream.
Both mobile apps:
1. profile editing
2. easier way to author content
3. subtle notice when there’s new stuff to read
4. subscribe to notifications from circles
5. support for communities
Android:
6. full-size backups of your photos
7. photo spheres in the stream
8. share your mood with others
9. animated GIF support
10. birthday reminders in Google Now
11. lock screen widget
iOS
12. swipe through photo albums inline
13. tap once to view photos in all their glory
14. subtle pan-zoom-scale effect applied to stream photos
15. longer post snippets
16. bigger post photos
17. comments that slide in underneath each post
Events:
18. send messages to specific guests
19. event creators can see who’s opened their invite
20. invite people by just pasting event URL in email/IM
21. RSVP with number of guests you’re bringing
22. duplicate an event
Hangouts:
23. ultra low bandwidth mode
24. improved single-person broadcasts
