Week 3

Did you know about the new Google Plus? Did you know it reached 10 millon users just after two weeks?! I'm sure you already know the new features, but let me tell you some of them and the many cool applications Google already has and trying to weave them together.

"Circles" - Your friends are now segregated into the circle you assign them to, no worries that your party photos will end up on your bosses Newsfeed now!

"Hangout" - This is a group webchat function where friends of your 'circle' can come together and hangout. It looks definitely much better than Facebook group chat.

Other applications Google has?

Google Maps is something I use all the time. It is a feature that enables you to get directions to where you want to go or just check the place out. It even gives you a street view, allowing users to search and find the place easily and look for what's available nearby and how to get there via public transport, private transport or walking. It is amazing how Google manages to get such comprehensive coverage on areas around the world, not just Singapore.

Google trends gives you information on whats 'trending' now based on your location and time frame. So if you want to see what everybody is searching for and cash in on the latest trend, this is your tool. One good feature in Google Trends is that it brings you news results, which might be useful in helping you to gain more insights about your search.

Google is sure to be the top few competitors in the market with this many applications (though many of its apps failed to take off too). Only time will tell if Google+ overtakes Facebook.