Google+ has rolled out two new features :
1) real-time search results; and
2) improved hashtag support.
when you search in Google+, you'll see a message about new posts the instant they're available. If you click on this message, or select "Most recent", then relevant posts will start appearing in real-time.
We have got so used to using hashtags that it could not be ignored by Google. +Vic Gundotra from Google says You don't have to use hashtags on Google+ (search works fine without them), but when you do, we'll automatically link to search results.
Listen to what he has to say about these 2 new features.
Now with Real Time Search Results on Google+ it won’t be surprising if Google restores back the Real Time Search option on the Google Search Page. In fact looking forward for it to get back.
But it needs to be seen if that would be dominated only by Google+ Real Time Search Results or would also have updates from other social media sites???
October 13, 2011