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A week  after Google I/O  there is much discussion of Google’s big announcements: Spaces, new mobile apps and Firebase. But that isn’t all - this week’s top stories: Meet the Google Top Contributors Google I/O recaps and analysis of Google’s mobile messaging strategy YouTube Gaming Event Pages Google Photos Turns One Google Data Studio for free, beautiful reports AdSense Automatic Experiments Facebook continuous live video Google Wins Trial Against Oracle Plus more tips and updates for YouTube, Google+, Blogger, Webmasters, Google Photos, Firebase, AdSense and more Image: Detail from  Butterflies and poppies by Vincent van Gogh  (Public Domain). Learn about the  Veterans behind the Buddy Poppy  for Memorial Day.

This week was Google I/O, Google’s developer conference, where major updates are announced. This year was no exception, with the launch of Spaces and the announcement of Google Smart Assistant , messaging apps Allo and Duo , VR platform Daydream , Android N updates and much much more. Major announcements and launches (official blog posts) Google Smart Assistant and Google Home: AI everywhere Google Spaces for small group sharing Two new mobile 1:1 messaging apps: Allo and Duo Daydream: VR platform built on Android N A YouTube experience like nothing you've seen before Android N, Android Instant Apps, Android Wear 2.0 updates Android apps and Google Play Store are coming to Chromebooks  Build seamless integrations with the new Sheets and Slides APIs Introducing Firebase Analytics   Google I/O 2016 Presentations Watch the Google I/O Keynote - live streamed in 360 degrees or regular video Google I/O schedule with livestream links ( all live streamed tal...

Blogger is removing Google+ features including Google+ comments and widgets on February 4, 2019, and Blogger accounts using Google+ Profiles will be reverted to Blogger profiles in March 2019. Learn more. Google+ settings for your Blogger blog are now easier to find and better integrated with your other blog settings. You can still choose between a Blogger or Google+ Profile, and Blogger or Google+ Comments. The Google+ tab has been removed from the left menu of your blog dashboard. The Google+ settings can now be found in your blog's  Settings under Posts, comments and sharing Note: the settings themselves haven't changed. If you are happy with your blog's current profile and comment setup, you don't need to make any changes.  Switch to (and from) a Google+ Profile Set a Google+ Page as "Publisher" of your Blog Enable or disable Google+ Comments Manage sharing to Google+

So you're planning a live broadcast - that's excellent! Now that your Live event or Hangout on Air is scheduled, you need to promote it. Note: as of August 2016 you must have monetization enabled and an approved AdSense account linked to your YouTube account to embed the video on your own website. Learn more . Why embed your livestream video and live chat on your blog? You can easily share a direct link to your video or Google+ Event, but if you have a blog or website why not point people there instead?  There are some great reasons to do that: People can not only watch your livestream video and live chat, but also leave blog post comments that remain beyond the broadcast You can post supplemental information and links related to your livestream for viewers If you stream using multiple platforms your blog is the place where fans can always find your latest broadcast Your blog is a single home for your content, where people can find your archived broadcasts, ...

This week was about the social: Google Photos got comments for photos and albums and YouTube introduced Messenger a new way to share and chat on mobile (invite only). Google introduced a new keyboard for iOS devices with GIF and emoji search. Plus there were updates for Google Calendar, Google Translate, Hangouts, AdSense, Google+, and more. Image: Family watching television 1958 from the National Archives and Records Administration. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person’s official duties under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code . Get ready for Google I/O (May 18-20): Google I/O schedule with livestream links ( all live streamed talks ) Google Developers YouTube channel and Google+ Here's the I/O 2016 request team! Post your request on Twitter or Google+ with #io16request  Key sessions recommended by AdMob

This week all Blogger blogspot.com blogs had HTTPS enabled, Google Slides added an audience Q&A option, Google+ mobile apps were updated, YouTube mobile apps got autoplay, and AdSense explained how it prevents accidental clicks and answered questions about Matched Content. Plus there are tips and updates for live streamers, video creators, webmasters, local business owners and more! Make your mom smile! Google Photos lets you create the perfect Mother's Day gift #MadeForMom! (Google Photos) Show Your Mom Some Affection This Mother's Day With These Hangouts Easter Eggs (Android Police) Celebrating Mother’s Day with Skype (Skype blog) Facebook Messenger is decorating your chats with flowers for Mother's Day (The Next Web) Send Mom a Special Mother’s Day Note with Yahoo Mail’s New Stationery (Yahoo blog) Facebook tests temporary reactions with a flower for mother’s day (not in US) (The Verge)