Google Play Edition
exclusive smart phones
why dead?
In January 2015, Google stopped selling their final Google Play edition phone. While Google never officially announced the end of the program, no new phones have been announced since.
☠ Recent Deaths 👻
Inbox by Gmail
email client for android
why dead?
On Sept 2018, Google announced that it’s discontinuing Inbox at the end of March 2019. Reason: Google’s plan is to solely focus on Gmail.
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Google+
social networking site
why dead?
In October 2018, Google announced that it was shutting down Google+ for consumers, citing low user engagement and a software error.
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goo.gl
URL shortening service
why dead?
The service no longer accepts new users since April 13, 2018 and will discontinue the service for existing users on March 30, 2019. After March 30, 2019, all links will continue to redirect to the intended destination.
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Google Allo
instant messaging app
why dead?
Google Allo ended up being a platform where Google could test new messaging features that would eventually be integrated into the default Android SMS app: Android Messages.
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