Google+ Facts

Google+ is rapidly growing:

• More tan 1 Million Business and brand pages created in the first 6 months.


• More than 500 Million Google+ users and 235 Million active users


• 5-10% Clickthrough rate uplift for socially-enhanced Search ads

  

Google+ Integration with SocialNetGate

We communicated earlier that we have had enhancements on SocialNetGate.

SocialNetGate is the one stop and the ONLY solution for all your social media management needs.

We publish content from SocialNetGate to more than 10 social media profiles. The recent inclusion is the Google+ business pages.

Google+ has been gathering a lot of momentum in the recent days with their continuous enhancements/updates, unique features, and more... So we decided it should be a part of SocialNetGate.

Google+ business pages can now be integrated with SocialNetGate. We’re so glad to be partner for the Google+ Pages and to add this functionality to our advanced social media management platform.

With our platform, content specific posts can be published to Google+.

 When you attach images to your SocialNetGate post, one random image will be chosen and posted on your Google+ page with the text content rather than posting just the text content and blog post URL.





When you attach video, it will be published on YouTube and shared as a video post on Google+. Here comes the better part, you can embed YouTube URL to your post and that will be posted as a video on Google+.

Google Page Analytics and the option to engage with your social media audience right from SocialNetGate will be available soon.

SocialNetGate Enhancements

SocialNetGate has been constantly working on enahncements:

Some of the recent updates to the platform are:

• Google+ Integration with SocialNetGate


• Facebook content specific posts like images, videos, etc.


• Twitter Cards update


• Different Payment methods

Stay connected to know more about these enhancements!

Facebook Home For Android released Internationally

We earlier discussed on Facebook Home - Android app for Social HomeScreen on its release and how it works.

Now, Facebook Home For Android is released publicly to all users internationally.





The phones that are compatible for Facebook Home installation are HTC One X, HTC One X+, Samsung GALAXY S III and Samsung GALAXY Note II. HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S IV will be soon compatible.

Also you need to have Facebook and Facebook Messenger android apps installed and have them updated.


Though there are restrictions, already unofficial releases of Facebook Home app for any Android phone are available.


Check below for the appropriate links on Official Facebook Home release:

Facebook Home on Google Play Store

Facebook Home Website

Facebook Home Help Center (FAQs)





Facebook Home had a great hype but the initial ratings seem to be poor. The Average rating from 5,596 reviews is 2.3, as of now. Facebook has also mentioned there will be an update to the app only by early May. This is not the final verdict as there will be enhancements to the app to make it for the best experience ever.



Check out the app for yourself and let us know your feedback. Meanwhile, we'll keep you posted on any further updates.

Google Glass - Technical Specifications

Google released the technical specifications of their product Google Glass


This is expected to revolutionize the Internet and Mobile world. This Wearable computer is set to replace Smartphones.


The introductory price is set to be USD 1500. But at present, you need to wait to book this product.



Google also published the MyGlass companion Android app on Google Play to configure and manage your Glass device.

If you are not aware of what Google Glass is, check this out - Google Glass - Home

Tech specs

The technical specifications as described by Google on their Support Center

Fit

• Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.


• Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera

• Photos - 5 MP


• Videos - 720p

Audio

• Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

• Wifi - 802.11b/g


• Bluetooth

Storage

• 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery

One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger

• Included Micro USB cable and charger.

While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.

Compatibility

• Any Bluetooth-capable phone.


• The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

Though, these are some common notable points:

• As a glass, it is fragile.


• It is not water, heat or scratch resistant


• It can be an easy and major distraction than a smartphone


• Strictly kept away from children

Post your thoughts and comments below on this product/project.

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