Google Shoelace is a newly developed mobile app, that keeps people with shared interests connected through in-persons activities. For people who have just shifted to a new city, or want to socialize with other people residing nearby, this is a great networking app. Google has developed Shoelace with the mission to facilitate connections in real world. It connects people together, based on their interests. Shoelace also has certain activities, called ‘Loops’, through which it connects the users.
How does Google Shoelace work?
This app from Google takes advantage of the atmosphere of social networking. Besides, it fosters a better encouragement to people, so that they meet each outside the virtual space. They must be engaged in some sort of activity. In the process, it helps people moving to a new place as well as locals find friends and create associations. Google Shoelace works on the basis of certain activities that you opt for. Through the networking app, it is easy to find other people sharing the same interests with you. Besides, the users have an option to create their events, while inviting others to join them. Eventually, this process enables people to move from the virtual space to the real world and develop associations.
How is Google Shoelace different from other networking apps?
Unlike social networking sites, Google Shoelace encourages people to meet others in the real world, rather than spending time on mobile phones. Particularly, platforms like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube have certain negative effects, as discussed worldwide. They tend to make users addicted to virtual people and virtual space. They do not value things in the real world. However, Google Shoelace has come up with an entirely new concept. At times, people may not be willing to suggest the loops they are comfortable with. The app recommends certain hand-picked activities to them. Besides, users can find more information about other people.
Google Shoelace: limitations
One of the limitations of Google Shoelace is that it is limited to the city of New York presently. People who have moved to New York, and are looking for others with a similar interest can use the app. However, the developer has decided that the services will be expanded to other cities in the US as well. However, Google has made no mention of when it is going to expand the area of service. Due to the geographical restrictions, Google Shoelace is likely to have a limited user base initially. Besides, it is working on the invite-only feature. Presently, it is supported on iOS (v11.0) and iOS (v11.0) devices.
What’s special about Google Shoelace?
Google has come up with Shoelace just a few months after it has closed Google+. You must be knowing, that this was the most prominent effort made by the company to develop a social media platform. Besides, Google has not tried to incorporate all the features that its competitors like Facebook currently has. The concept is relatively and, and it is likely that Google Shoelace will be available in other demographics and gain popularity. The uniqueness of the networking app is that it encourages people to meet in person, rather than simply connecting on the virtual world. At a time when the negative impact of social media on the mental health of people is largely discussed, Google has come up with a brand new idea of networking.