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Google+, launched by tech giant Google in 2011, was a unique social networking platform that aimed to simplify online communication. It allowed users to sort contacts into groups for easier sharing of content and streamed tailored explore pages based on interests. Boasting functionalities like video-conference tool ‘Hangouts’, it offered a holistic social media experience. Although Google+ was discontinued in 2019, its legacy as a trailblazer within the realm of digital platforms undoubtedly provokes a sense of nostalgia among users and marks a significant chapter in social media history.