Googlecentric

I guess most of the internet is pissed off about the changes with Google Reader, Gmail, Reader app and the Google Plus app. Surprisingly (?) I’m the minority.

I haven’t had any problems with the new GReader app, other than adapting to the lack of arrow navigation. It’s not like sweeping is revolutionary though, so that’s not really a thing. They saved the ability to share function and my DroidX lets me choose where to share it (email, Plus, Tweetdeck, etc.). Since I had a pretty small Reader community, the share to Plus is what I was hoping for and I’m happy with the functionality.

As to the changes to Reader and Gmail… from what I can see they’re largely cosmetic. None of the changes fundamentally impact how I use the tools so I’m kind of at a loss over the hullabaloo.

My only bitch about the Plus app is that my widget function is gone. Truthfully though, that’s not a huge loss since the app has one button functionality as well. No steps really lost. *shrug*

Possibly because I live so much in the Googleverse I’m just not fazed since I use their products ALL THE TIME. The changes have been largely intuitive to adapt and haven’t created any inconvenience. All told, I’m still happy with my Google experience.