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On the Google+ iOS App

July 19, 2011 – 2:11 pm

Long story short is it needs some work but it really isn’t a terrible start. A short list of initial thoughts are:

  • Needs to have an option (at the very least) to hide the most recent comments left on a status.
  • Needs to add the ability to reply/tag users in a post by typing the + or @ key.
  • Landscape would be nice.
  • The scroll seems a bit “Android” to me. Would be nice to have a more native app and not just an Android port.
  • Thanks to my brother for this one; no way to post from the main screen! What? How!?
  • Suppress the feed! Posts need to be ordered chronologically, not by activity!

Not much of a wish list. I think the app will generate more participation overall obviously but the real question one must ask is “why would I share to Google before Twitter or Facebook?”

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A Week With Google+

July 11, 2011 – 10:45 pm

So rather than cranking out a bunch of lengthy paragraphs I figured I’d mock up a trusty list of the likes, dislikes, and needed improvements for Google+. This thing has set the tech world on fire, no matter who you talk to (so long as they aren’t a redneck) everyone has an opinion and a desire to get an invite. Let’s hop into it.

Likes —

  • I like the way friends are added to the Circle system.
  • I like the way you can share to different groups, or just share to the public.
  • I like that everything is baked into the experience. Notifications on the “sandbar”.
  • I like that you can easily share images, links, videos, etc.
  • I like that I actually want to engage the site and continue using it.

Dislikes —

  • Threads “rise” to the top as comments come in. Makes me feel like I’m surfing the same content forever.
  • Messy look and feel! Comment threads need to collapse!
  • I should be able to turn sharing off from some people, like I turn retweets off on Twitter.
  • I should be able to turn entire Circles off. Sure we are friends but I don’t give a shit about your hamster or your girlfriend breaking up with you.
  • There needs to be an easier way to find friends.
  • Muting a user should not hide the post completely.
  • The mobile site is terrible (I once thought it was good, after using it for a few days I hate it.)

Wishlist —

  • iOS native app.
  • Ability to moderate stream better.
  • Plug in with Gmail.
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