What's going on Google?

I'm started to get worried with releases Google has been doing lately. It seems a lot of 'bugs' seem to get through to the end users. Something that didn't happen, or so often in the past. A few examples: 

• Play Music: sounds files in Alarms, Notifications and Ringtones are now show in the library. This wasn't before. 
• Google+ 4.2 initial release: Had only Android 2.2 and 2.3 checked as compatible versions. 
• Hangouts: Didn't work with tablets. Does not have Google Voice features included but removes that ability when you upgrade to Hangouts in Gmail.
• Google+ website: Minor things like the share box when typing. The reply button only working when you haven't clicked in the comment box. No option for auto refresh. Notification box marking all messages read despite having only read 3 out of 7.
• Latitude: Report from this device box unticked for no reason. 

It seems that stuff that used to be in some products got removed. People get upset when things disappear without an explanation. We all know Google is (and should be) better than this than it's competitors. Informing people is half the work. Don't let speculation run wild. Face it head on and squish them.  

One thing I've learned from my work is that a lot of people don't know the stories behind some decisions. But getting it explained can call a halt to any confusion. Not everybody will accept it but at least they heard the reason. 

Google+ bug and conspiracy theories

I made a post about the Google+ team experimenting with algorithms  on Google+, it was flawed. +Yonatan Zunger commented on a post that it was a bug.

In the same sentence he highlighted a problem that keeps occurring.
That is theories are created about an issue without any facts to back it up. The story quickly went around Google+. 

What I felt the Google+ team could have done better/sooner was made an post/announcement that there were some issues which were being fixed. 
Good thing Chief Architect of Google+ took charge and squashed any (conspiracy) theory.

So when you see something that is off follow +Brian Glick his advice and send in feedback. I tell people that all the time on the Google product forums, seems on this occasion I did not follow my own advice right away. 

One thing is for sure, we G+'ers are very passionate about our network. Perhaps that is +Google+'s biggest strength compared to alternative social networks. 

Better to feel the ups and downs than to be on a pancake. - Karolina, Student, Norway

Source: Black Cab Quotes

Talib Kweli spitting it on Funx Flex

This is why I love Talib Kweli. Spits it like it is. 

Quote of the Day

A man is judged by the obstacles he overcomes. - Hamilton, 28, Worldwide brand builder

Source: Black Cab Quotes

Quote of the Day

I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing … I like to think before I speak (softly). - Susan Cain

Quote of the Day

Solitude matters, and for some people it is the air that they breathe - Susan Cain