As promised during the
Google IO developers' conference, Google has released the iPad optimised app for its social network Google+.
The stunning new app brings the Google+ experience to the world's most popular tablet, complete with support for "Hangouts", the Google+ style video-chat that lets users interact with up to 9 friends. As an added bonus, users can stream the Hangout to their HDTV using AirPlay and AppleTV.
The iPhone side of the app if updated as well, with the ability to create and manage events right on the phone. Users can post a comment, upload photos or check out who's going to an event. Past event invitations are saved with photos and posts shared by friends.
The app turns universal and has been bumped up to v3.0. It is
available as a free download from the App Store.
What's New in Version 3.0- Full iPad support
- New feature: Google+ Events
- Attach Instant Upload photos to posts
- Start and join hangouts
Features- New iPad-optimized layout brings your stream to life
- Share photos directly to Events for all your friends to enjoy
- Video chat with up to 9 friends with mobile Hangouts
- Turn on Instant Upload to sync photos from your phone to a private Google+ album
- Chat with a friend or all your friends at once with Messenger from your phone
- Check out the What's Hot stream to see popular posts
- View the Nearby stream to see what people near your location are saying
- See vibrant, high-resolution images on Retina display devices