• GigaOm, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:18 PM

Giving Google+ every advantage possible, Google just debuted a new design for its Google+ mobile site. The new user interface features a visual refresh, as well as some new features that are intended to make it easier to use Google+ with a mobile browser. For sure, “It looks more like the Google+ apps for Android and iOS,” according to GigaOm. “That’s especially good news for Google+ iPad users, who have been waiting for a native app for the social network for some time.”

Along with a major marketing push -- including inspired TV spots -- Google is doing everything in its power to make Google+ a success. The social network just recently rolled out some major localization, making the service available in more than 60 languages including Zulu and Icelandic, GigaOm notes. However, “Still missing is a native iPad app for Google+.” Currently, the service is available via an iPhone app, but iPad users have to upscale the app, which GigaOm calls “a pretty horrific experience.” A Google spokesperson had “no update” on the availability of an iPad app.

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