Google+ Updates: Tablet Optimization, Events, and History API

28.06.2012
Google announced several updates for its Google+ social network at its Google I/O keynote on Wednesday. These updates include tablet optimization, events support with Google Calendar integration, and general performance boosts to the Google+ apps.

VentureBeat has uncovered the Google+ History API, and it looks like Google will also be adding Facebook Timeline-like history support to its network, soon.

Here's a quick look at what's new.

Optimized for Tablets

Google has optimized its Google+ app (v. 3.0) for tablets, including Android tablets and Apple's iPad. The new Google+ app will look better on tablet-sized screens, and is optimized for the third generation iPad's retina screen. According to a on the matter, the tablet app will also have a "beautiful stream that styles content based on popularity, type, and organization," and a "'lean back' Hangouts experience that's great for the couch or common room."

Google+ Events with Party Mode