| Source: www.geardiary.com --- Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Over the last couple of days, Google has released updates for Google Reader and GMail. Each has a new UI, and has further integration of Google +, as well as the removal of Buzz. In the case of GMail, it is mostly about a visual overhaul, as noted on the Google Blog here are the main features: - Streamlined conversations - Elastic density - New HD themes - Smarter navigation - Better search In the case of Google Reader the changes are two-fold: the removal of 'Share', and a visual overhaul. To say that the reaction to removing 'Share' was swift, loud and negative would be a massive understatement. There have been protests, petitions, even outrage from common Iranians who use it as a social network since all others are banned (including Google +) … yet Google made the changes permanent today. But more than just swapping Share for G+, the change is much more insidious. According to former Google Reader product manager Brian Shih: But the new sharing flow around the +1 button has actually made it harder to share. Where you used to be able to click one button, or hit shift-s to one-click share to your audience, [...] ...
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