Google Plus 1.3.0.0

An unofficial Windows Phone client for the well-known social networking client offered by Google
Staying in touch with friends and colleagues and sharing ideas and photos with everyone are nowadays simple activities that entered in the daily routine for many, mainly because of the dedicated solutions that work across all platforms.

One of the most widespread services of this kind is Google+ and those who want to use it on their Windows Phone devices without resorting to the browser app can try a specialized tool that is called Google Plus.

Familiar interface, with a well organized layout

This application offers a relatively simple GUI that most users should have no difficulties adapting with thanks to the convenient placement of the commands and functions and the good organization of the content.

There are some noticeable and really annoying downsides from the visual perspective and they include the numerous prompts to rate and review the utility or try other apps from the same developer, the appalling full screen advertisements, as well as the ever-present flashing banners that follow you in every corner of Google Plus.

Google+ functions at your fingertips

This utility allows you to easily access all the features you are used to, so accessing the profile, people or photos is a couple of taps away, from the sidebar menu that appears in the left side of the screen.

Adding new posts and commenting, as well as the search and browsing abilities are well implemented. The check-in function seems to remain stuck at determining the current location, so it will not be possible to share your current whereabouts with your contacts.

Basic image management

With Google Plus can also view and save the pictures saved in your albums or included in the posts you are currently browsing, but the upload procedure is not working at this time.

In case you still want to transfer some photos from your local storage, the application prompts you to use the phone's browser and only via Internet Explorer will you be able to carry out this operation.

 
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softpedia rating

2.5/5

user rating 1

UNRATED
0.9/5
 

0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • allows users to post and comment fairly easily
  • able to save the photos to the local storage

misses

  • depletes the battery incredibly fast
  • lacks many functions
  • some features are not working
  • includes a lot of advertisements and irritating prompts
Bottom Line
Design / UI6
 

The looks of this utility are decent, but the experience is spoiled a lot by the numerous ads and prompts that are a constant nuisance and make it lose a lot of points here.

Function6
 

The elementary features are there, but the fact that some of the functions are not usable while others are missing altogether represent a serious drawback for Google Plus.

Security8
 

Except for the system areas that are related to the actual functionality, this app also needs to access for some reason the owner and phone identities.

Battery1
 

A real battery slayer, this application should be used only with the phone connected to the charger because the power drainage is at the upper limit.

Price5
 

For those who want to use a separate app instead of accessing their Google+ account through the web browser, this tool may offer an alternative, but it has some major disadvantages that can hardly make it better than the above mentioned method.

Compatibility8
 

For those brave enough to try it onto their Windows Phones, the app requires that at least version 8 of the operating system is installed.

Editor's Review
GOOD
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on November 7th, 08:25 GMT.
Specifications
price:
Free with ads
current version:
1.3.0.0
reviewed version:
1.3.0.0
developer:
AppsForWP8
category:
SOCIAL NETWORKING
os version req.:
8, 8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
Yes. remove ads
hits:
700

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