Dive Summary:
- Facebook stirred speculation prior to its official announcement event Tuesday where it unveiled its plans for a new service called "Graph Search."
- The new options will make filtered searches available, based on shared content and privacy filters within a user's network, and the new tools for viewing fellow users may offer competition to services such as Google+ and Yelp (whose shares slid Tuesday after the announcement).
- As of Tuesday, Graph Search is in English-only beta mode, which interested Facebook users can apply to participate in.
From the article:
"... While it is a new stab at search, Graph Search has shades of other existing products, reflecting how search has evolved. For instance, Graph Search provides answers -- not just links -- much like Google Now and Apple's Siri search platforms on mobile devices.
Additionally, this also looks reminiscent of elements of Google+ with sharing via Circles. (Yet in a way, that can already be done on Facebook through Groups and the Limited Profile feature.) ..."
