Event coordinators can use Google+ to distribute invites, and after invites are accepted, all of the relevant event information is added to attendees' calendars. Event information is updated as coordinators add or change it.

At the time of the actual event, attendees can turn on "Party Mode" in their Google+ mobile apps and all images and video are automatically shared with other Event participants. Users can visit the event page later and see the most popular shared media, based on comments and views. Learn more about the new .

Finally, Google shared some new usage statistics on Google+: The service now has 250 million total accounts and more than 150 million active monthly users.

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