Google says knock Facebook out!
Posted by Erica Williams on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 @ 07:56 AM
The internet was as all a buzz when news hit that Google was planning to launch a Facebook competitor. Yep you read that right! Word on the cyber streets is that “Google Me” (in addition to the movie of the same name) , Google’s attempt at competing with the ever popular Facebook, is supposed to launch later this year.
I don’t know about you but we’re excited. If any company can compete with Facebook and pull the favor in their direction, Google would definitely be the one. But don’t get too excited. No details have been released (sad face) and Google hasn’t been so gracious as to confirm or deny it, no surprise there. Even though we have no solid confirmation, this can’t stop us from thinking…what would we like to see “Google Me” do better than Facebook.
- The ability to send/receive email
Since it is Google, it’s almost guaranteed, they will have Gmail directly integrated into “Google Me”
- Do away with those bothersome “like” buttons
Do you like the “LIKE” buttons? When the like button was first introduced, it was met with great criticism for good reason. They were a real headache. Hopefully Google will test and retest all of its functions.
- Decrease the notifications
Facebook gives notifications for everything, EVERYTHING! Lots of stuff no one asked for. This brings me to the fourth gripe.
- SIMPLIFIED PRIVACY OPTIONS
Remember when Facebook was front page news concerning their security options? They’ve launched, re-launched and launched again different configurations to ensure that everyone’s privacy is intact and the details and are still a little fuzzy.
Now that the cat is somewhat out of the bag, about Google’s attempt at competing with Facebook; what does this mean for the future of Diaspora? Can a startup company with a few computer guys really compete with Google and Facebook? We say yes! We’ll keep our eyes and ears on this story and keep you updated if any details are released.
