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Is Anyone Using Google+?
By Joe Arico
New data suggests Google+ is not capturing users the way the Google suggests, but the research may not be as damning as analysts think.
Why Google+'s Redesign Doesn't Matter
By Kate Knibbs
Google+ gave itself an extensive makeover, but no matter how good it gets, the site is unlikely to catch up to rival Facebook.
NUTS: Apple Soars Despite IPad Problems, Google Struggles with Android
By Kate Knibbs
Apple's new iPad sold well despite a few glitches while Google dealt with privacy lawsuits and fickle app developers. Meanwhile, Twitter turned six years-old and social networking got less private.
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Is Anyone Using Google+?
Tue May 15, 2012 1:49 pm | By Joe Arico
New data suggests Google+ is not capturing users the way the Google suggests, but the research may not be as damning as analysts think.
Why Google+'s Redesign Doesn't Matter
Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:57 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Google+ gave itself an extensive makeover, but no matter how good it gets, the site is unlikely to catch up to rival Facebook.
Google Comments Coming to a Website Near You
Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:54 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Google's commenting system aims to boost search results and social media efforts, taking on Facebook and pushing into every corner of the Web.
NUTS: Apple Soars Despite IPad Problems, Google Struggles with Android
Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:14 am | By Kate Knibbs
Apple's new iPad sold well despite a few glitches while Google dealt with privacy lawsuits and fickle app developers. Meanwhile, Twitter turned six years-old and social networking got less private.
App Developers Choose Google+ Over Facebook
Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:22 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Google+ may not have the massive membership numbers as Facebook, but it's still an emerging place for new apps that could potentially upend the social network popularity contest.
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Google+ Draws in App Makers, Competes Against Facebook
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:00 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Google created a software developer page on its social network, ramping up app creation efforts to compete with Facebook.
Google+ Opens to Teens, Races Against Facebook
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:52 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Google+ is now accepting teens, but the site's added security measures may make it difficult to compete against Facebook.
Obama Uses Tech in Campaign, to Host Google+ Hangout
Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:07 pm | By Kate Knibbs
President Obama will host a Google+ hangout following his State of the Union address, demonstrating social media's role as a political outreach tool.
Facebook, Twitter Tweak Google Search as Antitrust Concerns Mount
Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:02 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Facebook and Twitter engineers tweaked Google's algorithm, opening search results to social media sites other than Google+, as antitrust scrutiny ramps up against the Internet giant.
Twitter, Privacy Groups Lambast Google Search Changes
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:37 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Twitter and others are lambasting Google's search engine changes, which include results from its new Google+ social network as the company works to compete against more-established websites.
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Google+ Poised for Year of Growth
Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:57 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Google+ had its best traffic month yet in December, hinting at rapid growth for the Internet giant's social media site in 2012.
Google Readjusts Inner Circle, Braces for Motorola Merger
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:22 am | By Lorien Crow
Google CEO Larry Page made personnel changes to his inner circle, shifting the company's focus to its Motorola acquisition and Google+ expansion.
Google+ Rolls Out Facial Recognition, Raises Privacy Concerns
Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:21 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Google+ is rolling out a feature that allows members to find themselves in friends' photos, highlighting privacy concerns surrounding facial recognition technology.
Ice Cream Sandwich May Spur Google+ Growth
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:39 am | By Joe Arico
Android's Ice Cream Sandwich update is tightly integrated with Google+ and Google accounts, which may play a role in helping the young social network grow.
Google Acquires Startup to Boost Social Network
Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:32 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Google acquired Katango, a startup whose technology sorts Facebook friends into categories, in a likely effort to boost its Google+ service against rival Facebook.
