It’s been a crazy day here at Phandroid and the internet was turned upside down tonight with Google allowing invites to their new uber exclusive Google+ social network. The flood of new peoples from all over the world actually but quite a strain on Google’s servers causing them to shut down the invite service for the day. And what Vic Gundotra has closed, let no man put asunder.
If you weren’t one of the lucky ones to snag an invite but still wanted to see exactly what you were missing out on, I have made for you (what was supposed to be a quick) video tour of Google+ web version as well as the Android app released yesterday. Also, wanted to give you guys some quick tips for new Google+ users.
Immediately go into your Google+ Settings and modify you notification settings. You’ll learn quick that Google+ will fill up your email inbox pretty quick.
Import Facebook contacts to Yahoo, import Yahoo contacts to Google+, make circle named Facebook, share posts to Facebook circle.
There are no “Friend Requests.” Anyone can add you to their circle, it’s a lot like “Following” someone on Twitter.
Loophole to invite more friends: Make a post. Share post with someone by email. Have friend click “Learn More About Google+” and from there they can sign up.
The auto upload feature for pics and videos doesn’t mean all your pictures and videos will be shared with everyone automatically. They will be stored in a “ready to share” folder where you choose which pics/videos to share to Google+.
Got anymore tips and/or tricks to add? Post them in the comments!