--- description: Google Plus may be dead, but its widely acclaimed photo sharing service may soon return to the social networks of the living. title: Google Plus' Best Feature Is Coming Back From the Dead image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt88996617aea4cc05/698850e7f887dc93fae908f6/140706102.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Business](/section/business/) ## Business Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Tech](/tag/time-section-tech/) ## Tech Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Google Plus' Best Feature Is Coming Back From the Dead  by [Dan Kedmey](/author/dan-kedmey/)  ## Dan Kedmey Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 20, 2015 2:58 PM CUT  A worker prepares the Google stand the day before the CeBIT 2012 technology trade fair officially opens to the public on March 5, 2012 in Hanover, Germany. A worker prepares the Google stand the day before the CeBIT 2012 technology trade fair officially opens to the public on March 5, 2012 in Hanover, Germany.Sean Gallup—Getty Images  by [Dan Kedmey](/author/dan-kedmey/)  ## Dan Kedmey Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 20, 2015 2:58 PM CUT Google Plus as a social network may be dead, but its widely acclaimed photo sharing service may soon have a second coming. Google will unveil a new photo service at its developer’s conference next month, Bloomberg [reports](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/google-said-to-be-close-to-unveiling-new-web-photo-service "undefined"). Photo storage, editing and sharing has long been a standout feature of Google Plus, prompting the company to break out a standalone team last year to focus on releasing photo products to a wider audience. Google Plus’ photo features were essentially borrowed from [Picasa](http://www.cnet.com/news/google-now-redirects-picasa-web-albums-to-google-photos/ "undefined"), a Google-owned photo suite the company has largely neglected since Google Plus first launched. A company spokesperson declined to confirm Bloomberg’s report. ### PHOTOS: Inside Google’s New York City Office  A subway themed conference room where Googlers can video conference with other Google offices around the world. Eric Laignel—Google  A lounge and workspace in Google's Chelsea Market office where employees can get together for a meeting or relax on a lounge chair. Eric Laignel—Google  Steel slides connect Google's two story lounge. Eric Laignel—Google  A green themed micro kitchen emphasizes Google's commitment to sustainability. Eric Laignel—Google  Google's apartment themed conference room for those looking to “work from home” at work. Eric Laignel—Google  Google's build-your-own desks that allow employees to completely customize their workspaces. Eric Laignel—Google  Water tower seating in Google's aptly named Water Tower Cafe, one of five cafes at Google's New York offices that serve free food. Eric Laignel—Google  The Broadway themed conference rooms on Google's New York City-themed floor. Eric Laignel—Google  A bookcase turns to reveal one of three "secret rooms" in Google's library. Eric Laignel—Google  Google New York's library, complete with books donated by employees. Eric Laignel—Google  The Google bridge across 16th street in New York City. 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