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Google Plus vs. Facebook: 6 Things Google+ Has That Facebook Doesn't

The Huffington Post     First Posted: 07/15/11 01:33 PM ET   Updated: 09/14/11 06:12 AM ET

Google is gunning for Facebook.

The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, and put a dent in Facebook's business.

So does Google+ stand a chance against Facebook, which is now over 750 million users strong and has been valued at $100 billion? Google isn't giving up without a fight: the behemoth needs a hit in the social space and one Google executive called Google+ a bet-the-company effort. To help you decide, here's a look at six features Google+ has that Facebook doesn't (You can see what they have in common here).

Are these elements important? Are they enough to tempt you to make the switch--or at least join Google+? Let us know in the comments below. For more on Google+, check out our tips for Google+ newbies and 9 things you need to know about Google's new social network.

Hangouts: Video Chat With A Group
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One key element distinguishing Google+ from Facebook is a feature called "Hangouts" that offers users a way to join group video chats. Picture a chat room, but with video: Any user can create a Hangout, which is then open to others to join. Users can send messages during the Hangout, as well as watch YouTube videos as a group.

Though Facebook recently launched video calling powered by Skype, it does not offer a free way to create group video chats--one-on-one video chats are the default. PC World calls the tool "one interesting feature that could really put Google+ ahead of Facebook."
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Google is gunning for Facebook. The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, an...
Google is gunning for Facebook. The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, an...