TC writes a nonsensical article, and everyone believes it. *sighs* I hate to break this thing up with actual facts, but the bottom line is that Google+ isn't going anywhere. That bizarre article has been categorically denied by Google, every single product manager I know at Google who works on the platform has called it BS (and as a Google Top Contributor for G+, I pretty much know all of them and have met the majority in person), and Dave Bresbis, the guy replacing Vic, said since the ve...
A bit over ten million.
Hangouts is all I need.
I don't think tablet/smartphone gaming can or will replace gaming on a dedicated device, but there ARE compelling experiences on tablets, and in many circumstances one would be far more likely to have their tablet on them than their PSP/Vita/3DS. I think there's more than enough room in the market for all.
The Galaxy S 2 is a good phone. I'd just go for it. There's ALWAYS going to be something new in the Android lineup that's better coming soon, so if you find yourself waiting to have the 'best' one, you'll end up never buying one.
Just look at the phones that are out and pick the one that does what you want. Then, in two years, do that again.
Well, if it doesn't run Android, that'd be a deal breaker. Don't see myself buying a phone that doesn't run Android.
Three people sent me PMs thus far. All three have been invited to G+. If you gave me a gmail address, that's where I sent it. If you didn't, be warned that you may have to check your spam filter.
If you need an invite, I'll hook you up. Just PM me an email address.
On topic, Google+ is awesome. I only rarely check my Facebook page anymore. Most of my friends have made the jump, while family seems hesitant. They'll come around eventually; G+ just offers more, and it's still in the limited field trial for crying out loud.
So does yours when you can't recognize obvious sarcasm.