Actually I do not have it so with annual reviews and 2013 We are already a few days history. In the case of the 5 most important Google+ Updates I am, however, be carried away to make an exception. Reason: These updates have left traces in fact and that's worth a closer look. Similar to other social networks Google+ has now reached a very high rate of innovation. This affects the handling of the world's second largest social network and course makes sure that the web community has always something to report. Granted, many updates have been partly also did not notice - or they were completely unnecessary, or only important for technical details that went unnoticed in the background. Such innovations must also be really exciting they are not. But what updates were for now "exciting"? I've researched a bit and am of the opinion that these were the 5 major updates in 2013 Google+ here ...

Just today it was reported about the comeback of Google+ in the area of "Social Logins" here . This catch-up is due to the success of the update. using "Google+ Sign In" it is possible - how the same from Twitter or Facebook knows - to put on a website, a corresponding interface, with which users can sign up for a service . Advantage: Because all the data is already stored at Google+, eliminates the hassle of filling out registration forms. Seen Google+ Sign In one of the major updates that have ensured that Google+ has received more attention from the public.

With the integration of Google+ to YouTube, there were 2013 mighty crash . Many YouTube users reacted angrily and came together to form groups that attempted by petitions wegzuprotestieren the hated new comment system back especially. However, Google, that's the owner of YouTube, here knows no mercy, Google+ and the corresponding comment function are integrated into YouTube and it will remain so. From the perspective of Google understandable: Google+ to be known (a trend which will continue in 2014) and so will any existing option used to generate more coverage.

In March 2013, there were visual changes on Google+ , which ensured that the social network altogether tidier and also, I think, now appears more modern. With the header graphic was also playing around - the current solution may be used to, but is clearer with security and especially purposeful. Especially for the Google+ company pages does this Google+ update a step forward. Not even Google has interest, eventually wants to bind the company to Google+ to also so again to increase the range. And an improved design can never hurt there.

Above all, users of Android smartphones noticed this Google+ update pretty quickly: In the second year, Google Talk and SMS merged to "Hangouts". What came before two apps on the phone, was a summarizing App. Also this is also Google's view of sense because so likewise the focus is on Google+. Many users responded but (understandably) rather indignant that now is no longer clearly visible at first glance whether it is a text or a message of Google+. The Google+ Hangouts are, however, strengthened in the same way and of course Google wants to bring in this way more users to use Hangouts. The forced marriage of Google Talk and SMS on Android smartphones so what a logical step.

What with the users, however, well received across the board, the new "Auto Awesome" was function . What does it do? It improves individual photos or videos, or created from individual photos picture sets that are provided with animations or effects. Example: At Christmas, two weeks ago it was extremely popular to make your own Christmas tree pimp with a few effects of "Auto Awesome". This was limited in most cases, although on glitter effects and similar gimmicks, missed at the users and users but not the goal.

In 2013 there were a few pioneering Google+ Updates 2014 you will can be sure come more "highlights" - and who knows, maybe we can see in a few weeks a new update that will amaze us. The fact is that Google is serious about Google+. If that still does not want to see, this is not beyond help in my opinion. And it is secondary whether Google+ will achieve more coverage than Facebook, because that's not Google . For Google, it is important that the own users and users even more firmly, so of course you get more data from these users. Only then can the personalized search results can be improved and the only way, for example, advertising on Google will be better (click allegedly never anyone on it, nevertheless AdWords throws from every quarter billion dollars - but that's another story). 2014 is not the year of decision on the social web, but the "day of reckoning" is coming closer - and Google+ brings in position.