Giving you the best mobile and photo experiences
From the start, the Google+ team has been committed to building an industry-leading mobile experience. Today we’re adding a new batch of Android features, including on-the-go profile editing, an easier way to author content, and a subtle notice when there's new stuff to read. You can also subscribe to mobile notifications from your favorite circles and interact with Google+ Communities on your phone or tablet.
We’re especially excited about our photo improvements—a core part of Google+, and one which you’ve consistently told us means a lot to you.
On Android, we're now offering full-size backups of your photos (up to 5GB free), in addition to the standard-size option (unlimited free storage at 2048px). To give it a try, simply turn on Instant Upload and start taking pictures: photos you shoot will be saved to a private album on Google+.
We're also bringing photo spheres to the mobile stream. You'll need Android 4.2 to create these 360-degree panoramas, but any Froyo-or-later user can now enjoy them.
On Android, we’re giving you , animated GIFs, birthday reminders in Google Now, and a lock screen widget.
The new app (v3.3) will be available in Google Play later today, and all your other presents should arrive in the next day or so. So much better than a Google+ Christmas sweater or fruitcake, right?
