Google yesterday admitted it was wrong to require Google+ account holders to use the company's other digital products, marking a significant policy departure for its struggling social media hub that was hailed as a "Facebook killer" in 2011. The Mountain View, Calif.-based player will not force products onto Google+ users and will move some features into other Google services.
Is Google+ Finally Cooked for Good? Agency Execs Aren't So Sure
Marketers weigh in as tech giant pivots social strategy
