I’m working on an iOS app and I want to add some Google+ features. Does anyone know if there’s an official Google+ API for iPhone developers? If so, can you give me some tips on how to get started with it in my app?
I’ve looked around a bit but I’m not sure if I’m finding the most up-to-date info. It would be great to hear from someone who’s actually used it before. What was your experience like? Were there any tricky parts to watch out for?
Also, if there isn’t an official API, are there any good alternatives or workarounds that people have found useful?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can share!
yo, sry to say but google+ is dead, man. they killed it off a while back. no api anymore. if u want social stuff, maybe check out facebook or twitter instead? they got apis that work pretty good. good luck with ur app!
I’ve implemented Google+ functionality in a couple of iOS apps before. Unfortunately, Google shut down the Google+ API for consumers back in 2019 when they discontinued the Google+ platform. There’s no longer an official API available for iOS developers to integrate Google+ features.
If you’re looking for similar social sharing capabilities, I’d recommend looking into alternatives like Facebook’s SDK or Twitter’s API. They offer robust social integration options that can provide similar functionality to what Google+ used to offer. LinkedIn’s API could also be worth exploring depending on your app’s use case.
In my experience, these other platforms tend to have better documentation and more active developer communities nowadays anyway. Hope this helps point you in the right direction!
As someone who’s been in the iOS development game for a while, I can confirm what others have said - Google+ is no longer an option. It’s a shame, as it had some unique features.
However, don’t let that discourage you! There are still plenty of social integration options available. I’ve had great success using the Firebase SDK, which offers real-time database and authentication features that can replicate many social functionalities.
If you’re set on a more traditional social platform, I’d recommend looking into the Facebook SDK. It’s robust and well-documented, though it can be a bit of a beast to implement fully. Twitter’s API is another solid choice, especially if you’re after a more streamlined sharing experience.
Remember, the key is to think about what specific social features you want in your app, then find the best tool to implement them. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different SDKs to get the functionality you need.
if u want social stuff, maybe check out facebook or twitter instead? they got apis that work pretty good. good luck with ur app!