Google launches Events app quietly

Google has launched an app called “Interactive events” which is now available for download from the company’s play store. You can also access it via web. As of this time, there is no iOS version for this app yet. There is a couple of apps which offer similar services but the fact that this is coming from Google could see a high usage of the app since we may envisage that you will be able to access your other Google services from there as well. For instance, an event you post on there could be made to automatically post on your Google+ account.

A classic example of Google getting you to use this whether you may like it or not could be that since its Google I/O developer conference will be coming up this May, you may only get notifications using this new events app.

Here’s what you see when you first access the app

Welcome to the Interactive Events app!

Before we begin, here is some important legal information regarding your use of this app. This will only take a minute!

Your use of this application is governed by: a) the Google Terms of Service (http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms); b) Google’s Privacy Policy (http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy) ; and c) any applicable Google service-specific terms of service and privacy policies may be updated form time to time and without notice.

Your notes and responses may be viewed by the event organiser. Please do not share confidential information.

This application collects certain information as you use it, including via Google Analytics. Google’s Privacy Policy explains how Google treats your information and protects your privacy when you use the application. By using the application, you agree to the use of your data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.