Google to Integrate GTalk and Orkut Next week
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG - message board) will soon announce that its Google Talk instant messaging and VOIP service will be built into its social networking site Orkut, Google’s version of MySpace.The company says its Google Talk and Orkut development teams are busy putting the finishing touches on the integration. The announcement will likely be made sometime next week.
Merging Social Networking and Instant Messaging, though a no-brainer, is a requirement. This would certainly increase user retention. Google’s certainly focusing on Orkut now!
