Google keeps experimenting with new products and services. The search giant recently retired Google+ social network after several years. However, Google is not holding itself back after failing with Google+, and it is bringing another social network to existence. Yes, Google is launching another social network known with the name of Shoelace. It is Google’s fifth attempt to succeed in social space after the collapse of Google Buzz, Google Friend Connect, and Google+.

After the Shutdown of Google+ in April, Google is once again back to the square one with the Shoelace. The name itself speaks about its features to ‘tie people together.’ It is based on activities and events happening nearby in and around your city. It is aimed to ‘Supercharge your social life’ with the ability to do things with others who share the same interests. It gives a platform for users having common interests.

The users can organize and participate in the events and activities, called “Loops.” The hyperlocal app is somewhat similar to Facebook Events. It is a boon for those who have recently moved to a new city or looking to explore nearby people.

It is a product of Google’s workshop – Area 120, which aims to facilitate real-world connections.

Unlike other social networks, Google is launching it on a smaller scale. Shoelace is limited for testing in New York. The developers are planning for its launch in other cities, but there’s no information present right now.

The new network is open on an invite-only basis. It has even partnered with few communities from where you can get codes. Moreover, the users can fill this form to get the early access code. The Shoelace app is available both on the Android and iOS devices.

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Last month, it was revealed that South Korean giant Samsung had filed for a trademark of a location-based social network platform called ‘Uhssup’. While not a lot of information is available about this service, a new report suggests that it could get launched next week along with Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series.

The report says that Uhssup is location-based social network developed by Samsung which will allow users to share their location in real-time as well as comment on the locations of other users. The service is also expected to offer messaging capabilities.

To get more information about this new social media platform, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch it. However, it’s not a long wait as it is reportedly launching at Mobile World Congress 2018. However, the company has not yet said anything regarding the launch of this Uhssup platform.

It will be interesting to see if this new social media platform from Samsung would be enticing enough for users to start using yet another social network on top of multiple other networks that most of them already use.

While the company had registered the name “Uhssup” with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, this new report suggests that the company has also registered both “Uhssup” and “Samsung Social” in the domestic Korean market.

During Mobile World Congress, the South Korea-based Samsung is going to launch its flagship devices — the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The Samsung’s Galaxy S9 duo would be sporting the Infinity Display and will come equipped with improved innards, stellar cameras, and better audio capabilities.

While the US and China models will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, other regions will get the Exynos 9810 variant of the phone. The devices will be running on Android Oreo-based Samsung Experience UI 9.0.

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Launching on 25th February, the pre-orders for the Galaxy S9 series are expected to start from the same day, with delivery expected to start from 8th March.

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