Google+, Google News updated with closer integrationMarch 14, 2012 - 22:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Google has updated Google+ and Google News with closer integration, making promotion of news stories among the social network circles more straightforward. Although Google News did have “+1″ buttons before, a redesign of the icon arrived March 14; clicking it brings up a sharing box for a comment. According to Slash Gear, that sharing box can, like all Google+ posts, be set to be visible publicly or only to certain individuals or circles you’ve set up on the social network. It’s also possible to not add a comment at all, and merely “+1″ the story as before. The change is the latest example of Google’s evolving social strategy, as the company attempts to better integrate Google+ into its more established products. Earlier this month, senior VP of engineering Vic Gundotra described the social network as part of a greater strategy, dismissing claims that it had been a failure and instead arguing that it was a type of glue that could better draw together different elements of Google’s range. Whether streamlining sharing directly from the Google News page increases adoption of the social network is enough to boost usage remains to be seen. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |