Home

The Google+ API Has Finally Launched with Read-Only Public Data

Sep 15, 2011 07:33 PM

Google+ launched their API for public data today. For now it provides read-only access to public data in the form of People & Activities. Here are some links to get you started:

Google+ Platform Blog

Subscribe to keep up to date on the news for the entire platform as it evolves.

Google+ Developers Site

Home to news, documentation, & quick-start instructions for everything from the +1 Button to the API as it grows.

Google+ API Documentation

Get your hands dirty and dive into the code. Currently you can pull public information on:

You can connect with OAuth or using an API Key in the Google APIs Console (login required).

Google APIs Console

The interface for managing your quotas & authentication across the Google APIs. More info here. You'll have to login with your Google account.

You already know how to use your phone. With Gadget Hacks' newsletter, we'll show you how to master it. Each week, we explore features, hidden tools, and advanced settings that give you more control over iOS and Android than most users even know exists.