Android Police: Google+ social network turns 5 years old, wants a pony and a plastic rocket for its birthday

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Google+ social network turns 5 years old, wants a pony and a plastic rocket for its birthday

Many happy returns, Google+, you are five today. Google's home-built social network was launched on June 28th, 2011, competing with the likes of Facebook and Twitter with a unique "circle" approach to contact management and deep integration with Google services. Many predicted it wouldn't last this long (rest in peace, Google Wave), but Google+ has proven surprisingly resilient.

A boost in users from the tightly-woven links with the Play Store probably didn't hurt there - the Play Store beta and community hubs are a great way for developers to connect directly with their users.

Google+ social network turns 5 years old, wants a pony and a plastic rocket for its birthday was written by the awesome team at Android Police.